Dealwatch: Linklaters, HSF and Travers Smith win key roles as Man Group acquisition targets Japan Kathryn McCann20 February 2015Corporate and M&AAsiaDeal watch Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) won its first M&A mandate for Man Group, as the hedge fund acquired the investment management business of Mayfair-based NewSmith, with Linklaters and Travers Smith also picking up key roles.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 chief leads legal figures recognised in New Year Honours ListHot markets and mega-deals: M&A partners on 2025 trends and hopes for the new yearRevolving Doors: Latham swipes German transactions team from Freshfields as Ropes rebuilds in private equityTop US pair advise as Bridgepoint agrees to acquire KPMG spin-off InterpathHot markets and mega-deals: M&A partners on 2025 trends and hopes for the new yearThe biggest law firm mergers of all timeDealwatch: Global 100 advisers take centre stage on BlackRock-GIP $12.5bn mega dealThe Electronic Transactions and Data Protection Law in Lebanon: Empowering Lebanese companies in the digital ageDealwatch: Telegraph auction off as Barclay brothers pay off Lloyds debt with loan