Freshfields and HFW criticised by Takeover Panel for breaching rules in Bumi transaction Legal Business5 November 2015Corporate and M&A In a rare step, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW) have been publicly criticised by the UK Takeover Panel for breaching its code of conduct when advising on the formation of a multibillion-dollar Indonesian coal group.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 categoryHot markets and mega-deals: M&A partners on 2025 trends and hopes for the new yearFreshfields accounts reveal 6% revenue rise for 2024-25 as US sees fastest growthRevolving 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 timeRevolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London moves‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetryFive partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partner