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Baker & McKenzie, L.L.P.

Leading Banking and Finance Partner Joins Baker & McKenzie Paris
Paris, 1 March, 2006 - Baker & McKenzie announced today that leading French banking & finance lawyer, Clotilde Dirnat, will join the Firm's Paris office as a partner to develop its French banking and finance practice. Clotilde joins the Firm from Herbert Smith's Paris office.

Clotilde Dirnat spent the early part of her career at Freshfields where she worked for both the Paris and Madrid offices. Clotilde moved to Herbert Smith in 1998 where she actively contributed to establishing and running the French Banking & Finance practice.

Clotilde has extensive experience in advising on a wide range of international finance and banking transactional work. Her practice is mainly focused on advising French and foreign financial institutions and corporates on acquisition and structured finance (including securitisations) and debt restructurings.

Commenting on her appointment, Jeremy Pitts, head of the Global Banking & Finance Practice group at Baker & McKenzie said: ""Clotilde is a highly respected banking & finance lawyer in France and our recruitment of Clotilde highlights just how serious our ambitions are in this market. Her versatile skills and energy will be invaluable as we consolidate our high level banking & finance capabilities in all the key financial centres across the globe.""

Clotilde Dirnat said: ""I was attracted to Baker & McKenzie because of its clear commitment to developing a first class global banking & finance capability. The depth of its international structure is fundamental in delivering quality advice and client care across borders, and this fits perfectly with my skills and aspirations.""

As well as the hire of Clotilde in Paris, Baker & McKenzie has this week also announced the arrival of a leading structured finance partner from Linklaters - David Deck - to its Tokyo office.

Baker & McKenzie has been steadily building its banking & finance practice in the key financial centres during the last twelve months with a number of notable partner hires. This has included the high profile hire of the four partner structured finance team, who joined the London office from Norton Rose in the later part of 2005. Other key partner hires have included Nick Tostivin, who will join the London office from Linklaters in March, and Laurence Pettit, who joined the New York office from White & Case in August 2005.

03-01-2006

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Baker & McKenzie, L.L.P.

Environmental Partners Join Baker & McKenzie LLP in Chicago
Chicago, March 1, 2006 – Baker & McKenzie LLP announced today that it has significantly added to its Banking, Finance and Major Projects Practice Group with the addition of environmental Partners John Watson and Steven Murawski from Gardner Carton & Douglas. Sasha Reyes, an experienced environmental associate, has also joined the Environmental Group. The new additions combined with the Firm’s existing environmental group create one of the largest environmental practices in Chicago and the Midwest.

“We are extremely pleased to have attracted John and his team to our Firm,” said David Hackett, North American Managing Partner. “They will provide a critical mass to our existing environmental group - creating a stronger Midwest presence that will significantly enhance the services we provide our clients, and attract new ones in key global industries. We expect that John and his team will make substantial contributions that are consistent with the Firm's overall strategy.""

John Watson’s practice focuses on providing regulatory and risk management counseling to commercial and industrial enterprises, industrial real estate developers and financial institutions throughout the U.S. A significant focus of this work includes the development of environmental compliance and risk management programs and advice on corporate disclosure and environmental reporting obligations.

Mr. Watson also has built a national reputation in the clean-up and redevelopment of contaminated properties, and currently serves on the National Brownfield Association’s (NBA) Illinois Executive Team. He recently represented the NBA on EPA’s Federal Advisory Committee that worked with EPA on the draft of EPA’s new “All Appropriate Inquiries” rule mandated by Congress’ passage of the federal Brownfields Revitalization Act of 2002. Mr. Watson will chair the Firm’s North American Environmental Practice Group.

""We look forward to working with Baker & McKenzie's talented group of environmental lawyers. The impressive breadth of the group’s environmental capabilities and the Firm's global reach will allow us to better serve our clients and considerably strengthen our practice. It’s exciting to be a member of the group as it looks to expand in the industry,” said Mr. Watson.

Steven Murawski also brings notable experience in advising clients on recurring compliance and environmental management issues impacting their commercial and industrial operations. Much of his practice is focused on counseling clients in the resolution of complex Clean Air Act permitting, compliance and enforcement issues. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Murawski served as Assistant Regional Counsel in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Region 5 Office.

Also joining the Chicago office in February 2006 are Partners Donald J. Unger and Kazumune V. Kano, and associates Diane A. MacDonald and Louisa Vassileva Carney in the Customs Law Practice. They joined from Barnes, Richardson & Colburn.

03-01-2006

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Baker & McKenzie, L.L.P.

Baker & McKenzie Attracts Eminent Structured Finance Partner in Tokyo
Tokyo, 1 March 2006 - Baker & McKenzie GJBJ Tokyo Aoyama Aoki Law office (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise) announced today that David Deck has joined the Global Banking & Finance Practice Group as a partner in Tokyo. He comes to the Firm from Linklaters.

David Deck, a prominent banking and finance lawyer in Japan, has extensive experience in tax based asset financing, securitization and private equity transactions. He regularly represents major U.S., foreign and Japanese companies and financial institutions. Among many recognitions, Asia Pacific Legal 500 named Mr. Deck a “leading individual” in the fields of Asset Finance, Securitization and Private Equity. In addition, Chambers & Partners' Guide to the World's Leading Lawyers has named him a leading Capital Markets lawyer in Japan for the past eight years.

“David will be instrumental in developing our asset finance and securitization practices on the ground in Tokyo, one of the world’s key financial centers, and around the world,” said Jeremy Pitts, managing partner of Baker & McKenzie’s Tokyo Office, and head of the Firm’s Global Banking and Finance Practice Group. “It has been a priority for us to develop in these areas, and David’s talents will bring added depth to our rapidly growing practice -- complimenting the recent hires in New York, London and other Firm offices.”

“I am pleased to be joining Baker & McKenzie, a fully developed international firm with a network of offices and depth of skill impressively capable of supporting the growing demand for securitization and asset finance expertise among the world’s largest public and private corporations,” said David Deck.

Mr. Deck joined Millbank in New York in 1988, and moved to Shearman & Sterling in 1993. He became a partner in the Tokyo office of Shearman & Sterling in 1998, and later became managing partner of that office. In 2003, he joined the Tokyo office of Linklaters as a partner.

Mr. Deck received his M.A. in East Asian Languages and Cultures from Columbia University in 1983. He received his JD from UCLA in 1988. Mr. Deck is admitted to practice in New York and is a member of the New York State Bar. He is also registered as a foreign lawyer in Japan (gaikokuho jimu bengoshi) and is a member of the Tokyo Bar Association.

As well as the hire of Mr. Deck in Tokyo, Baker & McKenzie has this week also announced the arrival of a leading french banking & finance partner from Herbert Smith - Clotilde Dirnat - to its Paris office.

Baker & McKenzie has been steadily building its banking & finance practice in the key financial centres during the last twelve months with a number of notable partner hires. This has included the high profile hire of the four partner structured finance team, who joined the London office from Norton Rose in the later part of 2005. Other key partner hires have included Nick Tostivin, who will join the London office from Linklaters in March, and Laurence Pettit, who joined the New York office from White & Case in August 2005.

“David brings a tremendous wealth of experience in the areas of securitization and asset financing,” Pitts said. “We are extremely pleased to have him join our Firm, and look forward to working with him as we continue to expand our practices in Tokyo, the Asia Pacific region and beyond.

03-01-2006

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Baker & McKenzie, L.L.P.

Baker & McKenzie Advises on First Ever Subordinated Eurobond Offering from Ukraine
London, 1 March 2006 - Baker & McKenzie announced today that it recently acted as English and Ukrainian counsel to PrivatBank on the first ever subordinated Eurobond offering from Ukraine.

The lead managers of the offering were UBS (Sole Bookrunner, Underwriter and Joint Lead Manager) and Standard Bank (Joint Lead Manager), and the bonds were listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange.

The transaction was structured as an offering of US$150,000,000 8.75% Loan Participation Notes due 2016 with an Interest Rate Step-Up in 2011 issued by Standard Bank Plc for the purpose of financing a subordinated loan to PrivatBank. The subordinated loan is intended to qualify as Tier 2 capital under the regulations of the National Bank of Ukraine.

PrivatBank is the largest bank in Ukraine in terms of total assets, customer accounts and capital. PrivatBank will use the net proceeds of the loan for general banking purposes.

Commenting on the offering, international securities special counsel Carter Brod said: “We are pleased to have represented PrivatBank on this groundbreaking transaction from Ukraine. Several Russian banks issued subordinated eurobonds during 2005 but this is the first from Ukraine. The success of this complex transaction once again confirms the value to our clients of Baker & McKenzie's ability to offer a one-stop shop combining international capital markets advice with local law expertise.”

The Baker & McKenzie team consisted of Carter Brod (special counsel) and Laura Russell (associate) in London and Serhiy Chorny (partner) and Glib Bondar (associate) in Kiev.

UBS and Standard Bank were advised by Clifford Chance and Ukrainian law firm Sayenko Kharenko. Standard Bank in its capacity as issuer was advised by Linklaters.

03-01-2006

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Baker & McKenzie, L.L.P.

Baker & McKenzie LLP Strengthens Trade and Customs Group
Chicago, March 1, 2006 – Baker & McKenzie LLP announced today that a team of four trade and customs attorneys joined its Chicago office. The team is lead by Partners Donald J. Unger and Kazumune V. Kano, and includes associates Diane A. MacDonald and Louisa Vassileva Carney. They joined the Firm’s North American Customs Law Practice from Barnes, Richardson & Colburn.

""We are pleased to have this team of talented lawyers join our Firm. They provide a wealth of experience in trade and customs law that will enhance our international commercial practice and allow us to better serve our clients here in North America as well as elsewhere in the world,"" said David Hackett, Baker & McKenzie's North American Managing Partner. ""We continue to increase our capacity in North America to accommodate the expanding global marketplace.”

Donald J. Unger has practiced customs and international trade law for nearly 30 years. He assists clients in all aspects of the regulation of international trade with specific emphasis on U.S. customs counselling and enforcement proceedings, export control matters and unfair trade practice proceedings. Donald received his J.D. from John Marshall Law School and his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois.

Kazumune V. Kano has more than 20 years of experience in all areas of customs law, including penalty proceedings, compliance reviews, classification, valuation, trade agreements and specialty duty programs. He has appeared as counsel in all aspects of antidumping proceedings before the U.S. Court of International Trade and Court of Appeals for the Federal Court. Kazumune received his J.D. from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law and his Bachelor of Arts from Illinois Institute of Technology.

Diane A. MacDonald provides advice and representation to companies regarding all aspects of import and export compliance, including import classification and valuation, antidumping and WTO proceedings, government procurement, and export compliance management and control. She received her LL.M. from Golden Gate University School of Law, J.D. from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law, M.Sc. in Economics from London School of Economics and Political Science, and her Bachelor of Arts from Bucknell University.

Louisa Vassileva Carney focuses her practice on advising and representing clients regarding U.S. and foreign countries’ import and export laws, their enforcement and compliance. She received her LL.M. in International Business and Trade Law from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago, J.D. from the University of Arkansas and her Bachelor of Arts from Lyon College.

“This group brings nearly 60 years of trade and customs experience to a well-established trade and customs practice,” said Larry Johnson, Partner and Chair of the Baker & McKenzie LLP’s North American International Commercial Practice Group. “We continue to attract highly-skilled laterals in the region with our global reach that allows for further practice growth and better service to client needs.”

According to Unger, Baker & McKenzie’s international reputation and global reach were key factors influencing his decision to join the firm. “In Baker & McKenzie, I have found a law firm that will allow me to fully serve my existing client base while further expanding our trade and customs practice,” said Unger.

Also joining the Chicago office in February 2006 is environmental Partners John Watson and Steven Murawski in the Banking, Finance and Major Projects Practice Group. They joined from Gardner Carton & Douglas.

03-01-2006

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Baker & McKenzie, L.L.P.

Six New Partners Elected for Baker & McKenzie LLP in Chicago
"Chicago, March 1, 2006 – Baker & McKenzie LLP announced today the election of six new Partners, bringing the total number of Partners in the Chicago office to 95. The new Partners are:

Ethan Berghoff – Litigation
Daniel Cullen – Tax
Christopher Guldberg – Compensation & Employment Law
Charles Salem Hallab – Corporate & Securities, Commercial
Brian Hengesbaugh – Privacy/Information Technology/E-Commerce
Richard Saines – Environmental Law

“We are delighted to acknowledge the hard work and commitment of these talented individuals. We look forward to their continued success, as we look to strengthen our capabilities in key practice areas,” said Philip Suse, Managing Partner of Baker & McKenzie LLP’s Chicago office.

Ethan Berghoff focuses his practice on dispute resolution. He has significant experience assisting a wide variety of U.S. and foreign clients with international commercial litigation and arbitration and reinsurance disputes. Berghoff received his J.D. degree from Georgetown University in 1997 and his B.A. from the University of North Carolina in 1994.

Daniel Cullen’s practice focuses on the federal income taxation of real estate transactions, international and domestic partnerships, joint ventures and structured finance transactions. Cullen received his LL.M. in Taxation from New York University Law School in 1998 and his J.D. cum laude from American University’s Washington College of Law. He received his B.A. magna cum laude from the State University of New York in 1994.

Christopher Guldberg focuses his practice on the negotiation, design, implementation and operation of employee benefit and executive compensation arrangements for domestic and international clients. He received his LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center in 1992 and his J.D. from Syracuse University in 1991. He received his B.A. from Indiana University in 1987.

Charles Salem Hallab focuses his practice on Mergers & Acquisitions the intersection between corporate and commercial work, with particular emphasis on business combinations, including international joint ventures and other ongoing transactional-commercial arrangements. He also maintains an international geographic focus on the Middle East, with particular emphasis on Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and the U.A.E. Hallab received his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 1998 and his M.B.A. from Georgetown University McDonough School of Business in 1998. He received his B.A. from George Washington University Elliot School of International Affairs in 1994.

Brian Hengesbaugh provides advice to a wide range of traditional brick and mortar companies, outsourcing providers, financial services institutions and other organizations regarding the legal aspects of privacy and global electronic commerce. He focuses on issues related to compliance by U.S. organizations with federal and state privacy laws and consumer protection requirements. In addition, he provides advice on domestic and foreign electronic signature and contracting laws, emerging laws on spyware, cybercrime and data security. Hengesbaugh received his J.D. with distinction from the University of Minnesota law School and his A.B. with a major in Economics from Washington University School of Arts and Sciences. He also studied at the Central European University Law School in Budapest, Hungary.

Richard Saines heads the U.S. arm of Baker & McKenzie’s Global Climate Change and Emissions Trading Practice Group and co-Chairs the Firm’s U.S. Renewable Energy Practice Group. He advises multinational companies, multilateral institutions and governments in the area of International Environmental Law, including opportunities for carbon emissions trading consistent with the principles of the Kyoto Protocol. Saines received his J.D. from IIT-Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1996. He received his B.S. cum laude from Miami University of Ohio in 1991.

In addition, the Chicago office has added new partners to its Banking, Finance and Major Projects and Customs Law Practice Groups in February 2006. Environmental Partners John Watson and Steven Murawski joined from Gardner Carton & Douglas; and Customs Law Partners Donald J. Unger and Kazumune V. Kano, and associates Diane A. MacDonald and Louisa Vassileva Carney joined from Barnes, Richardson & Colburn.
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03-01-2006

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Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP

Susan C. Glen of Dunn Carney elected to Oregon State Bar House of Delegates
Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP is proud to announce that partner, Susan C. Glen, has been elected to the Oregon State Bar House of Delegates. Her term begins immediately and ends in April 2007.

The House of Delegates replaced the ""town hall"" meeting of members in 1996. The House consists of 1) the Board of Governors; 2) the chairperson of each state bar committee and section; 3) the elected president of each county bar association; 4) elected delegates from each of the six in-state board regions and from the region consisting of all areas outside the State of Oregon; 5) and one public member from each in-state region appointed by the Board of Governors.

Susan joined Dunn Carney in 1996 and practices in the real estate and general business areas assisting buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, developers and lenders with acquisitions, sales, exchanges, development, financing and leasing of commercial property. Susan also represents clients in a variety of business transactions.

02-21-2006

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