A&O risks conflicts row on United Biscuits dual roles
Allen & Overy (A&O) has been shaken by another conflicts wrangle after taking dual instructions on the multimillion-pound auction of United Biscuits. A&O, led by corporate partner David Wootton, is advising long-term client United Biscuits, the maker of McVitie’s biscuits and Hula Hoops, on its multimillion-pound auction. However, it has emerged that the firm is […]