Freshfields steers Betfred to victory in battle for the Tote
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer client Betfred has won the bid to acquire the state-owned Horserace Totalisator Board (the Tote), after fighting off a rival tender from former Liverpool FC chairman Sir Martin Broughton. Corporate partner Christopher Mort led the Freshfields team advising on the £265m bid, with partner Barry O’Brien also acting (30 May 2011). Sports specialist Couchmans […]