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Ashurst LLP

Ashurst advises Citigroup, Credit Suisse, Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley in relation to Debenhams' IPO
Ashurst is advising Citigroup, Credit Suisse, Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley in relation to Debenhams' initial public offering (IPO). Debenhams' shares will be admitted to the Official List of the UK Listing Authority and to trading on the main market of the London Stock Exchange. The price range of the IPO implies a market capitalisation of between £1.675bn and £1.9bn, which would make it this year's biggest European IPO so far.

Citigroup and Merrill Lynch have been appointed joint global co-ordinators of the offer. Citigroup, Credit Suisse, Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley have been appointed joint bookrunners for the offer. Citigroup has been appointed sole sponsor.

Debenhams is the UK's second largest department store chain with 123 stores in the UK and Ireland and approximately 20,000 staff, plus 29 international franchise stores in 14 countries. The chain has 55 own brands including 25 "Designers at Debenhams" such as Jasper Conran, Julien Macdonald, John Rocha and Matthew Williamson, and approximately 16 million customers visited a Debenhams store during the 2005 financial year.

Corporate partner Nicholas Holmes is leading a team from Ashurst that includes corporate solicitors Mark Sperotto, Kate Edey, Jonathan Parry and Matthew Cole, US corporate partner Daniel Bushner, US counsel Marie Elena Angulo and US associate Mira Cawley. The team also comprises employment partner Caroline Carter and employment solicitor Tom Farman, pensions partner Steven Hull and pensions solicitor Fuat Sami, real estate partner Simon Cookson and real estate solicitor Chris Taylor, employee benefits and incentives partner Barbara Allen and assistant Angelina Cheng, as well as environmental partner Helen Loose and environmental assistant Emma Cockerton.

Nicholas Holmes said: "We were delighted to receive this instruction, as these four banks are all key target clients for Ashurst's investment banking practice.

04-24-2006

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Ashurst LLP

Ashurst Milan advised GE Real Estate Italia in relation to its first retail investment in Italy
Ashurst Milan advised GE Real Estate Italia in relation to its first investment in the retail market in Italy.

GE Real Estate Italia has acquired the gallery and medium surfaces of the Belvedere shopping centre in Melilli, Siracusa, Italy from Auchan S.p.A. and Minoter S.p.A., and Minoter S.p.A. respectively. The shopping centre is anchored by Auchan.

The Ashurst team was led by corporate partner and head of the Milan office Daniele Raynaud and assisted by corporate associates Silvia Sandrin and Vincenzo Giannantonio.

Ernst & Young acted as financial advisers for Auchan S.p.A. and Minoter S.p.A.

04-24-2006

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Ashurst LLP

Ashurst advises on redevelopment of London landmark Drapers Gardens, London EC2
Ashurst has advised Omega Land Limited in relation to its agreement with the Drapers Company on the redevelopment of Drapers Gardens, London EC2.

The redevelopment of Drapers Gardens London EC2 is now set to commence, following agreement reached between the Drapers Company and the new owners of the building, Omega Land Limited, the newly formed development company set up by the Morgan Stanley Real Estate Fund V International Funds (MSREF).

Demolition works are due to start imminently with the removal of the existing 1960s Seifert designed tower which will be replaced by a state-of-the-art Foggo design providing just under 300,000 sq ft of new space, scheduled for delivery to the market in early 2009.

The Ashurst team was led by head of real estate Simon Cookson, assisted by real estate solicitors Caroline Matthews and Libby Cole-Adams.

Linklaters (Christopher Coombe and Adam Calvert) acted on behalf of the Drapers Company.

04-24-2006

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Ashurst LLP

Ashurst advised Unicredit Banca d'Impresa S.p.A. on the €45 million real estate financing and refinancing of Società Immobiliare Fiorentina S.r.l.'s existing debt
Ashurst has advised Unicredit Banca d'Impresa S.p.A, in its capacity as arranger, on the €45 million real estate financing and refinancing of Società Immobiliare Fiorentina S.r.l. existing debt.

Unicredit Banca d'Impresa S.p.A represented a pool of banks that included Banca Italease S.p.A., Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.p.A., Banca Popolare di Milano S.c. a r.l., Unipol Banca S.p.A., Credito Cooperativo Fiorentino, Campi Bisenzio and Società Cooperativa.

International finance partner and managing partner of Milan office Riccardo Agostinelli led the Ashurst team, assisted by Morena Bontorin.

04-24-2006

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Van Etten, Suzumoto & Becket, L.L.P.

McGuireWoods Lawyers Published in National Bankruptcy Journal
Robert G. Sable, a partner in McGuireWoods’ Pittsburgh office, Michael J. Roeschenthaler, an associate in McGuireWoods Pittsburgh office, and Daniel F. Blanks, an associate in McGuireWoods’ Norfolk office, were published in the April 2006, issue of Journal of Bankruptcy Law and Practice, A Thompson/West publication.

The article, entitled “When the 363 Sale is the Best Route”, provides buyers and sellers of assets, as well as other interested parties such as banks and landlords, with guidance about the many legal and practical aspects of a sale of a distressed company’s assets both in and outside of a bankruptcy proceeding, while informing the reader of ways to avoid the costly pitfalls commonly made during this unique process.

Sable is chairman of McGuireWoods’ bankruptcy practice. He focuses on bankruptcy law, representing numerous financial institutions, corporations, creditors’ committees and debtors in bankruptcy and reorganization proceedings. In addition to bankruptcy, his experience extends to business reorganizations and transactions. He serves as counsel and advisor to numerous businesses, handling all aspects of their business ventures and legal needs.

Roeschenthaler’s practice also focuses on bankruptcy, insolvency, and creditors' rights. He has a wide range of experience in the representation of corporate debtors, creditors, and court-appointed committees in Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. He is also experienced in commercial litigation and employment law.

Blanks concentrates his practice in bankruptcy, business restructuring, creditors' rights, commercial workouts, and commercial litigation.

04-24-2006

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Smith Anderson Blount Dorsett Mitchell & Jernigan LLP

Margaret Rosenfeld Honored as a 2006 \"40 Under 40\" Award Recipient
Firm lawyer Margaret Rosenfeld received recognition at this year's ""40 Under 40"" black tie gala on Friday, April 21, 2006.
This annual awards ceremony, sponsored by the Triangle Business Journal, celebrates the accomplishments of and honors 40 successful Triangle-area professionals under the age of 40. A panel of distinguished judges reviews submitted nomination packages and selects winners based on numerous factors including their business success, community service and leadership. This year's honorees come from diverse industries including business, law and the non-profit sector and represent both emerging and mature organizations.

A corporate, finance and securities lawyer, Ms. Rosenfeld has broad experience assisting emerging and growth companies as well as mature companies with legal, business and strategic planning. She has represented both companies and underwriters with initial public offerings on numerous stock exchanges including the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, the London Stock Exchange, the Deutsche Boerse (the Frankfurt Stock Exchange), EASDAQ, the Amsterdam Stock Exchange and the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.

Prior to joining Smith Anderson, Ms. Rosenfeld practiced corporate, finance and securities law with Freshfield Bruckhaus Deringer in London, the United Kingdom and Frankfurt, Germany and with Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison in Tokyo, Japan and can converse in Japanese and German. Her professional accomplishments include serving on the New York Bar Association's Committee on Securities Regulation and serving on the board of directors of The Women's Institute. She formerly served as Vice-President of the Raleigh Chapter of Business and Professional Women.

04-24-2006

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Schwartz, Cooper, Greenberger & Krauss, Chtd.

Schwartz Cooper Chartered Adopted as New Firm Name
Schwartz, Cooper, Greenberger & Krauss, Chtd. is pleased to announce that effective today, Monday, April 24, the firm’s official name has been changed to Schwartz Cooper Chartered. The name change comes as part of the firm’s branding initiative, which also includes a new logo and a redesigned Website.

In an announcement shared with all employees, Jay Berlinsky, head of the firm’s Marketing Commitee, said, “We are excited about launching our new brand and believe it is an accurate reflection of our firm today. We are practical, efficient legal providers who understand our clients’ businesses.”

Schwartz Cooper’s new Website (www.schwartzcooper.com) includes updated biographic information for attorneys and staff, a complete listing of Schwartz Cooper’s capabilities and practice areas, copies of firm newsletters and announcements, and information about firm-sponsored events and activities. E-mail addresses will be routed through the new Web address; however, all other contact information for the firm will remain the same.

04-24-2006

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