Four of the magic circle are among a raft of firms to have won roles on the multi billion-euro debt restructuring of Endemol, the TV production company behind shows such as Big Brother and Deal or No Deal.

Endemol is owned by a consortium comprising Mediacinco, Goldman Sachs Capital Partners and Cyrte Investments, which are being advised by Clifford Chance (CC), Sullivan & Cromwell and Benelux leader Stibbe respectively.