Freshfields, Allen & Overy lay foundations for McCarthy & Stone’s £1bn flotation Victoria Young14 October 2015Corporate and M&A Magic circle firms Allen & Overy and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer have taken lead roles on retirement homebuilder McCarthy & Stone’s plans to float on the London stock exchange.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