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K&L Gates Launches Global Financial Markets Group
September 29, 2008


Washington, D.C.— In response to the recent upheaval triggered by the credit crisis and the legislative response, K&L Gates LLP has organized a Global Financial Markets Group  aimed at advising clients on analyzing and dealing with the complex and interconnected issues resulting from the global economic crisis, as well as anticipating and identifying future developments. The group is representing clients in numerous litigation, regulatory and government enforcement matters. Since the global credit crisis impacts all businesses and industries, the group will be sending regular markets-focused communications to clients analyzing recent significant developments.

K&L Gates’ Global Financial Markets Group consists of leading lawyers from a wide range of practices, including banking, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and securities regulation, legislative, Financial Services Authority (FSA), broker-dealer, derivatives, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), investment management, hedge fund, government enforcement, state Attorneys General, state securities, litigation, tax and creditors’ rights, among others. All of these lawyers have significant experience representing clients in the financial services industry, many with extensive prior government and industry experience.

Peter J. Kalis, Chairman and Global Managing Partner of K&L Gates, said: “Few firms can match the depth and experience of K&L Gates’ financial services practices. The transformation of the financial industry and markets is unprecedented and developments are occurring rapidly. This initiative has helped us meet client demands during these challenging times.”

Contacts:
Michael J. Missal, +1.202.778.9302, michael.missal@klgates.com

K&L Gates comprises approximately 1,700 lawyers in 28 offices located in North America, Europe and Asia, and represents capital markets participants, entrepreneurs, growth and middle market companies, leading FORTUNE 100 and FTSE 100 global corporations and public sector entities.

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