Clifford Chance (CC) has been handed a role advising the ailing Co-operative Bank on its recapitalisation due to a conflict of interest at Allen & Overy (A&O) as the bank prepares to float next year.
CC capital markets partner Iain Hunter and insurance and corporate partner Hillary Evenett are advising the bank on its recapitalisation after A&O’s dual role as adviser to the Co-operative Group and its banking arm came under question in light of bondholder action that will now see a group of hedge funds take over a 70% stake in the bank.