The usual suspects: Linklaters and Freshfields take roles as Steinhoff gears up for Poundland takeover Legal Business16 June 2016Corporate and M&ADeal watch Magic Circle duo Linklaters and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer have scored lead roles on an attempt by South Africa’s Steinhoff to takeover British retailer Poundland.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: Quinn poaches Milbank partner as S&C adds to City structured finance teamLinklaters chief leads legal figures recognised in New Year Honours ListHot markets and mega-deals: M&A partners on 2025 trends and hopes for the new yearTop 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 timeDealwatch: 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