Linklaters and Addleshaws head up building society merger deal

Linklaters and Addleshaw Goddard have taken the lead roles on the proposed merger of Yorkshire and Chelsea building societies. Linklaters advised Yorkshire, with City corporate partner Stephen Blackshaw leading on corporate aspects while capital markets partner Richard Levy led on the capital exchange. Financial services partner Adam Bennett, an experienced building society adviser, led the Addleshaws team advising Chelsea, alongside banking and finance partner Mark Thomas. It is understood that Allen & Overy (A&O), Yorkshire's longstanding adviser, was unable to take a role due to commercial conflicts.

Linklaters and Addleshaws head up building society merger deal legalweek.com Wed, Dec 2, 2009