Linklaters led for Steinhoff on the Mattress Firm deal, while Travers took the lead on the Home Retail Group offer, as Linklaters was conflicted as it was already advising Home Retail in connection with the approach from rival bidder Sainsbury's. (legalweek.com)
Saputo agreed to these demands as part of undertakings forced upon it following a complaint by rival bidder Murray Goulburn. (afr.com)
But an appeal by rival bidder Murray Goulburn, which owns 17.6 per cent of WCB, to the Takeovers Panel on Wednesday has halted Saputo's progress. (afr.com)