Norton Rose checks in for Iberia role on British Airways merger deal

Norton Rose has secured a high-profile mandate advising Spanish airline Iberia on its planned merger with British Airways. The top 10 City firm has been brought in alongside Spanish firm Garrigues to advise on all UK aspects of the proposed union, with London corporate partner Nick Adams at the helm. Garrigues is fielding a team led by co-managing partner Fernando Vives Ruiz, with Madrid corporate partner Alvaro Lopez-Jorrin assisting. Both firms were appointed in the middle of the year, with Norton Rose's appointment coming after Allen & Overy (A&O) advised Iberia on the initial merger talks with BA that were announced in summer 2008 but subsequently abandoned.

Norton Rose checks in for Iberia role on British Airways merger deal legalweek.com Sat, Nov 14, 2009