Clifford Chance (CC) and Linklaters have picked up lead mandates on South African investment house Brait's purchase of a controlling stake in fashion retailer New Look.

Brait will pay £780m for a 90% stake in New Look. The transaction places an enterprise value of £1.9bn on the fashion retailer.

CC is advising both New Look and its private equity group owners, Apax and Permira.