Herbert Smith Freehills and Ashurst get the call up for O2’s listing Madeleine Farman5 October 2016Corporate and M&ADeal watch Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) and Ashurst have won roles advising Telefonica on its plans for an initial public offering (IPO) of its UK business O2.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 categoryRevolving Doors: Bumper hiring week at Eversheds while Quinn brings on international arbitration heavyweight‘I’ve never seen anything like it’ – what’s driving Hong Kong’s IPO boom?Revolving Doors: Simpson Thacher swipes Kirkland PE partner as MoFo bolsters fintechA&O Shearman scores lead as Apollo acquires majority stake in Atlético MadridRopes London private equity exits continue with partner duo set for AkinRevolving Doors: Bumper hiring week at Eversheds while Quinn brings on international arbitration heavyweightDealwatch: Global 100 advisers take centre stage on BlackRock-GIP $12.5bn mega dealDealwatch: Telegraph auction off as Barclay brothers pay off Lloyds debt with loanDeal Watch: activity powers on as Latham and A&O lead on $19bn energy joint venture