Kingfisher pulls in heavyweights to fight for control of Castorama
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Allen & Overy (A&O) and Paris boutique Ginestié Paley-Vincent & Associés are advising on Kingfisher’s e5.1bn (£3.24bn) attempt to buy out the remaining 45 per cent of its joint venture with French DIY company Castorama.Freshfields is the longstanding corporate adviser to retail conglomerate Kingfisher, which includes Comet and B&Q and until last […]