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Weil and A&O Shearman lead on $260bn mining megadeal

Weil and A&O Shearman lead on $260bn mining megadeal

Weil and A&O Shearman have secured lead advisory roles as Glencore and Rio Tinto enter preliminary merger talks that, if succesful, could create the world’s largest mining company.

Legal Business understands that Weil is advising Glencore, while A&O Shearman is representing Rio Tinto, as it explores options to acquire Glencore.

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