Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Ashurst have landed lead roles in Lufthansa's bid to take a controlling stake in UK airline BMI, in a deal valued at a reported €400m (£314m).Freshfields won an instruction from the German national airline, which announced last week that it is to take a further 50% stake in BMI. London-based corporate partner Sundeep Kapila led the team for the magic circle firm.The firm has advised Lufthansa regularly in the past, including on the establishment of a freight airline with DHL Express in 2007.
November 05, 2008 at 09:53 PM
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Leading UK duo take top roles on Lufthansa’s BMI approach as airline activity hots up
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Ashurst have landed lead roles in Lufthansa’s bid to take a controlling stake in UK airline BMI, in a deal valued at a reported €400m (£314m).
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