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DWF shares jump as private equity firm Inflexion eyes takeover deal

PE firm is looking at a potential deal for the legal giant, causing shares to rise 35% in early trading

Shares in DWF rose on 10 July after the law firm said it is in talks with Inflexion Private Equity Partners regarding a possible acquisition for £342m.

At 0944 GMT, shares were up 22.90 pence, or 35%, at 88.40 pence.

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