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Gray-Robinson, P.A.

Fitzgerald Appointed to Hillsborough County Land Use Appeals Board
Colleen Fitzgerald, a senior associate for GrayRobinson's Tampa office, was appointed as an alternate to the Hillsborough County Land Use Appeals Board. The board hears and decides appeals from the Land Use Hearing Officer regarding requests for variances or special uses of the Land Development code.

Colleen practices property rights litigation with a focus on eminent domain litigation, land use and local government law. She is a member of the Eminent Domain Committee of The Florida Bar.

09-25-2007

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Mayer Brown LLP

Mayer Brown Appoints Senior Real Estate Partner from Ashurst
International law firm Mayer Brown is pleased to announce that Gary Watson will join the firm's Real Estate Group from Ashurst on 1 November 2007.

Gary has practised in all aspects of real estate in the UK and internationally for nearly 30 years and has been recognised by numerous independent commentators as one of the UK's leading real estate lawyers. He has particular expertise in complex development projects, institutional investment, property finance and substantial occupational requirements.

He has acted for major UK and foreign institutions, funds, corporations, professional practices and individual entrepreneurs in relation to projects in the UK, Europe and the Caribbean. Most recently he has been advising the developers of the landmark Shard of Glass and the adjoining 25 London Bridge Street on their exciting London Bridge Quarter scheme. Gary has also played a leading role in the development of Ashurst's European real estate capability and now advises several pan-European investors.

Jeremy Clay, Head of Mayer Brown's Real Estate Group in London, commented: "The addition of Gary to our team will significantly strengthen our Real Estate Practice both in London and globally. Gary will lead the property company and development team in London and will also be involved in managing the Global Real Estate Group; particularly in Europe. Our objective is to significantly expand the group and its international capabilities over the next few years and we believe that Gary will make a significant contribution to achieving this."

Gary Watson commented: "The entrepreneurial and highly regarded real estate team at Mayer Brown has had an incredible year. I am delighted to be joining the team at this exciting stage in its development. As leading investors and businesses seek to build on recent successes, I think they will continue to diversify aggressively and further afield. Mayer Brown is very well placed to offer them a truly global service."

Sean Connolly, London Senior Partner, commented: "Through Gary's appointment we add another excellent lawyer with a wealth of experience to our capabilities in London. As we embark on a new, even more ambitious era at Mayer Brown, Gary brings a tremendous range of skills to the practice and is one of a number of senior appointments we will be making in the near future."

Paul Maher, Global Vice-Chairman, continued: "As we continue to invest in the development of our London office, Gary will add significant depth and breadth to our growing Real Estate Practice both in the UK and internationally. I have no doubt that he will make a significant contribution and that we will benefit enormously from his international expertise and extensive knowledge of the industry. I am delighted that he has chosen to join us."

09-24-2007

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Mayer Brown LLP

Mayer Brown Appoints Alistair Bird from Simmons & Simmons
International law firm Mayer Brown is pleased to announce that Alistair Bird will join the firm's Corporate Group from Simmons & Simmons on 1 October 2007.

Alistair has more than 17 years' experience as a specialist corporate lawyer, including M&A, joint ventures and in particular private equity and venture capital transactions. He has particular expertise within the communications sector.

He was made a partner in 1986 and spent four years as Managing Partner of Simmons & Simmons' New York office where he advised numerous North American companies on the English and European aspects of investing, and doing business, in Europe.

He advises private equity houses on their investments including the taking of public companies private and financial institutions on their corporate activity; and he has recently advised on a number of high profile public international M&A transactions.

He joins the London Corporate Practice and will work closely alongside partners in the Private Equity, Hedge Funds and Investment Banking Group. His appointment reinforces the firm's commitment to grow and follows the appointment announced by Mayer Brown on 11 September 2007 of William Charnley who also joins the firm's London Corporate Group in October from McDermott Will & Emery UK LLP.

Alistair Bird commented: "Mayer Brown's corporate team, in particular the private equity team in Europe and the U.S. is really going places and I am keen to be a part of that. I look forward to working to develop the UK practice with the existing team."

Peter Dickinson, Head of the Corporate Group in London, commented: "Alistair's telecommunications, core corporate and private equity knowledge will be another major boost for the team and sit extremely well with our existing practice and help attract major new clients as we grow and invest in the future."

Sean Connolly, London Senior Partner, continued: "We are delighted that Alistair is to join us. The recent addition of both William Charnley and Alistair highlight the ambitions of the firm to succeed in this competitive market. We anticipate announcing further appointments shortly."

Jim Holzhauer, Chairman Mayer Brown, commented: "Success for us will be determined by our growth, which we plan to do both organically and by encouraging excellent practitioners to join us. Corporate advice is but one area we are making significant hires and the individuals who are joining us have very solid expertise, a clear understanding of the international legal landscape and excellent commercial acumen."

09-24-2007

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King & Spalding

King & Spalding Is Nation’s Top Corporate Governance Law Firm According to New Survey By Directors & Boards Magazine
King & Spalding, a leading international law firm, is the nation’s best law firm in dealing with general corporate governance issues according to a new survey released by Directors & Boards magazine. The results of the first annual Top Corporate Governance Law Firms Survey were based on the responses of 420 directors/board members to a reader questionnaire issued this past July.

Three primary categories of director-level legal concerns were polled: Best in dealing with general corporate governance issues; best in dealing with director liability issues; and best in dealing with board-level M&A issues. In addition to its first-place position in corporate governance, King & Spalding earned top rankings in the two other categories. The firm placed No. 2 in director liability and No. 3 in board-level M&A.

“King & Spalding is proud that corporate board members and advisers, chairmen, CEOs, and other senior management identified us as a firm they trust for a wide range of corporate governance matters, “ said C. William Baxley, a partner and co-head of mergers and acquisitions in King & Spalding’s corporate practice. “The ranking acknowledges the firm’s breadth and depth of experience, along with our reputation for superb client service.”

Boards & Directors publishing director, David Shaw, said: “We did not provide a list of firms from which to choose, but rather asked survey respondents to fill in up to three law firms in each category.” This unaided response is more valuable and more real, in our opinion. Additionally, we masked out responses from non-directors or company executives to ensure that only board members and senior management opinions were included out of the total 420 respondents to the survey.”

Since the enactment of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in July 2002, King & Spalding has been deeply involved in helping its clients to evaluate and implement the new legislation and complex regulations adopted by the SEC, stock exchanges and accounting profession. Through a specially created "task force" of partners from a wide range of practice areas, including corporate, securities, tax, compensation and benefits, employment law, and litigation, King & Spalding advises public companies, directors, board committees and management on a broad array of governance issues.

09-24-2007

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King & Spalding

King & Spalding Represents Metal Management, Inc. on Proposed Merger with Sims Group Limited
King & Spalding, a leading international law firm, is advising Metal Management, Inc. on its proposed merger with Sims Group Limited. The transaction will bring together one of the leading full service metal recyclers in the United States with one of the world’s largest recycling companies.

The transaction is expected to close first quarter 2008 pending regulatory and shareholder approval.

The Metal Management and Sims Group Limited will join to form Sims Metal Management, the world’s largest publicly traded recycler. Collectively, the two process and trade in excess of 15 million tons of metal annually at more than 200 locations worldwide.

Additional details about the transaction are available here:
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=116185&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1054675&highlight=

The King & Spalding legal team involved in the transaction was led by Corporate partners E. William Bates and Stephen M. Wiseman of the firm’s New York office.

Other members of the cross-office legal team that advised on this matter include the following:

Partners
Zachary J. Harmon (Special Matters, Washington, D.C.)
Donald S. Kohla (Tax, Atlanta)
Jeffrey S. Spigel (Litigation & Antitrust, Washington, D.C.)
John K. Sweet (Tax, New York)
Peter M. Todaro (Litigation & Antitrust, Washington, D.C.)
Robert G. Woodward (Tax, New York/Atlanta)

Counsel
William A. Musgrove (Global Transactions, Houston)
Paul G. Prince (Corporate, New York)
Harold M. Shaw (Litigation-Tort & Environmental, Washington, D.C.)
Mark Wasden (International Trade, Washington, D.C.)

Associates
Danielle M. Brim (Litigation-Tort & Environmental, Washington, D.C.)
Brian M. Janson (Corporate, New York)
Natalie E. Posteau (Corporate, New York)
Monika Roth (Corporate, New York)
Carl E. Smith (Corporate, New York)
J. Michael Taylor (International Trade, Washington, D.C.)

Consultants
Jan Marsh (Tax, Atlanta)

09-24-2007

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Kennedy Covington Lobdell & Hickman, L.L.P.

Nine New Attorneys Join Kennedy Covington
Kennedy Covington, one of the largest law firms in the Carolinas, is pleased to announce that nine new attorneys have joined the firm as associates.

Charlotte Office

Glenn E. (Bo) Ketner III has joined the Litigation/Employment Law Section. He received his J.D. from Duke University in 2006, his M.A. from the University of London in 2001, and his A.B. from Duke University in 1996.

Molly L. McIntosh has joined the Litigation/Commercial Section. She received her J.D. from Duke University in 2007 and her A.B. from Dartmouth College in 2003.

Anna B. Nisbet has joined the Real Estate/Development Section. She received her J.D. from the University of Virginia in 2007 and her B.A. from the University of North Carolina in 2004.

Patrick J. Rogers has joined the Business Law/Corporate Section. He received his J.D. from Vanderbilt University in 2007 and his B.S.B.A from the University of North Carolina in 2004.

R. Colby Slaughter has joined the Real Estate/Development Section. He received his J.D. from the University of Virginia in 2007 and his B.S. from Brigham Young University in 2002.

Derek M. Wisniewski has joined the Real Estate/Development Section. He received his J.D. from Duke University in 2007 and his M.B.A and B.S. from the University of Dayton in 2002.

Raleigh Office

Suzanne B. Allaire has joined the Real Estate/Development Section. She received her J.D. from the University of Texas in 2007 and her B.A. from the University of Virginia in 2002.

Camden C. Betz has joined the Real Estate/Development Section. He received his J.D. in 2007 and his B.A. in 1997 from the University of North Carolina.

Carolyn M. Gillikin has joined the Business Law/Business and Technology Section. She received her J.D. from the University of North Carolina in 2007 and her B.S. from North Carolina State University in 2004.

09-24-2007

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Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson, L.L.P.

Fried Frank Appoints Pensions and Employment Partner
"Fried Frank announced today that Sheena McCaffrey has joined the firm as an employment and pensions partner in the London office. She joins from Sidley Austin.

Sheena has extensive experience advising on the pensions and employment aspects of international corporate and M&A transactions, including advice to employers and trustees on pension scheme compliance and pension transfers and transfer of undertakings issues.

“Employment and pensions issues are so often integral to corporate transactions and our clients are increasingly being faced with complex employment and pensions laws and practices. We are delighted to welcome Sheena to head up our employment and pensions team in London,” said Managing Partner, Justin Spendlove."

09-24-2007

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