Linklaters and Allen & Overy (A&O) have taken key roles steering BAE Systems through the high-profile corruption case that saw the defence group on Friday (5 February) agree to pay fines totalling more than $400m (£250m).

BAE’s agreement with the US Department of Justice (DoJ) and the UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO) settles a six-year investigation into the company’s alleged corruption in arms deals.