A&O and Linklaters win mandates as spread-betting company CMC Markets plans float Jaishree Kalia13 January 2016Corporate and M&ADeal watch Allen & Overy (A&O) and Linklaters have landed roles advising online spread-betting company CMC Markets as it plans to float on the London Stock Exchange, in what will be the first initial public offering (IPO) of 2016.Your limit of 1 article in 30 days is up. Please login for full access or subscribe. Corporate users - click here for simple access (no password needed). For more information, please contact [email protected] Related ContentMore in this categoryLinklaters and Slaughters lead on £1.4bn takeover of FTSE 250 manufacturer SeniorRevolving Doors: Simpson Thacher launches in Singapore as Ropes, Clifford Chance build in ParisLinklaters makes up 37 new partners with London securing more than a third of promotionsLinklaters and Slaughters lead on £1.4bn takeover of FTSE 250 manufacturer SeniorTrading places: Kirkland launches Phildaelphia transactions practice as Sidley hires Cravath ECM partnerElite firms line up as Pershing Square launches €55bn bid for Universal Music GroupDealwatch: Global 100 advisers take centre stage on BlackRock-GIP $12.5bn mega dealDealwatch: Telegraph auction off as Barclay brothers pay off Lloyds debt with loanDeal Watch: activity powers on as Latham and A&O lead on $19bn energy joint venture