Baker & McKenzie and Allen & Overy are advising on FedEx's €4.4bn (£3.2bn) acquisition of rival TNT Express.

The US parcel delivery firm has offered TNT shareholders €8 (£5.84) a share as part of a "conditional agreement" announced by the management of both companies in a joint statement today.

For advice on the deal FedEx has turned to Baker & McKenzie and NautaDutilh with J.P. Morgan Securities acting as financial adviser.