Herbert Smith has secured a lead role advising BSkyB on News Corporation's bid to purchase the remaining share capital in the satellite broadcaster, valuing the company at more than £12bn. Allen & Overy (A&O) and Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom are advising News Corp on its bid to take full control of BSkyB by acquiring the remaining 60.1% of shares in the company, with BSkyB today rejecting an initial offer of £7 a share.
June 15, 2010 at 09:55 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Legalweek
Herbert Smith has secured a lead role advising BSkyB on News Corporation’s bid to purchase the remaining share capital in the satellite broadcaster, valuing the company at more than £12bn.
Allen & Overy (A&O) and Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom are advising News Corp on its bid to take full control of BSkyB by acquiring the remaining 60.1% of shares in the company, with BSkyB today rejecting an initial offer of £7 a share.
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