Macfarlanes and Linklaters have scored the key roles on the £100m takeover bid for Revolution Bars Group by Stonegate Pub Company, the owner of chains such as Slug & Lettuce and Yates.

Revolution has more than 50 bars across the UK trading under the Russian-themed Revolution brand, known for its range of vodka shots and cocktails, and the Revolucion de Cuba brand, which sells Cuban-themed food and cocktails.