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Linklaters takes lead role for SAB on proposed mega-merger

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Freshfields and Hogan Lovells win roles on deal

Brewing giant SABMiller turned to Linklaters, alongside its regular adviser Hogan Lovells, as it became the focus of a takeover approach in September from Anheuser-Busch InBev (InBev), which has instructed Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer on a deal that would create a $275bn company.