Dealwatch: Skadden and Freshfields make the news on Pearson’s FT sale Legal Business23 July 2015Corporate and M&A Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer have both won lead roles advising on Pearson’s £844m sale of the Financial Times.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 categoryFreshfields and Slaughters among international line-up on €5bn Deutsche Börse dealSlaughters and Freshfields lead on Zurich’s fresh £7.7bn bid for FTSE 100 insurerThe Slaughters standard: what makes a top quality partner?Taylor Wessing and Winston partners approve May mergerBeyond the deals: how clients rate London’s top M&A teamsFreshfields and Slaughters among international line-up on €5bn Deutsche Börse dealRevolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London movesFive partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partner‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetry