A line-up of leading Asia-Pacific firms have won roles on the $8.3bn (£5.2bn) merger of the Singapore and Australian stock exchanges, reports The Am Law Daily.

The proposed takeover by Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX) of ASX, Australia’s main stock exchange, is set to create Asia’s second largest exchange after Hong Kong. The cash-and-shares deal will add weight to Singapore’s growing status as a leading international financial hub.