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: City hires at Goodwin, Ropes as Willkie brings in former CC antitrust head‘Growth is the magic word’ – how the UK’s competition watchdog is shaping the deal landscapeTrading Places: Paul Weiss and Latham tap senior government talentDLA Piper and Proskauer lead on BrewDog’s sale to US cannabis and drinks manufacturerPaul Hastings hires London M&A partner from Slaughter and MayLatham returns to Wachtell for two-partner finance and M&A hireDealwatch: 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