Freshfields fee fallout: Government to consider capped fee contracts after Eurostar controversy Legal Business25 April 2016Corporate and M&A The UK government will explore the use of capped fee contracts for legal work following a report into the £2.8m legal fees charged by Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer after it advised HM Treasury on the sale of Eurostar International.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 jasmine.glass@legalbusiness.co.uk Related ContentTop UK firms ramp up New York M&A hiring with fivefold increase in three yearsKirkland and Freshfields hit $100bn for Q1 M&A as tariffs derail new year optimismHow to get to the top in M&A: leading female partners share their tips for successTop UK firms ramp up New York M&A hiring with fivefold increase in three yearsMeal Deal Maker: LB lunches with top City partners – Clifford Chance’s Melissa FogartyKirkland and Freshfields hit $100bn for Q1 M&A as tariffs derail new year optimismRevolving 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