A raft of international firms have landed roles as Brazilian mining giant Vale last week announced two deals worth more than $7bn (£4.7bn) combined.

Allen & Overy (A&O) and Latham & Watkins have taken lead advisory roles on the $4.9bn (£3.3bn) sale of Vale’s aluminium assets to Norsk Hydro. The sale will see Vale take a 22% stake in Hydro.