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20 Dec 2010

Financial crisis response team

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To Our Clients and Friends:

Fast-changing events in the global financial markets are affecting businesses around the world. It is a time of uncertainty for all and a period of concern for most. Yet in these difficulties some may find once-in-a-lifetime investment opportunities. Certainly the sources and costs of funding are changing, and government regulation is intensifying.

DLA Piper is monitoring the global financial markets and the actions of governments around the world. Through a coordinated effort among our offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East, we have established a global, multi-disciplinary working group focused on supporting clients in:

• Refinancing existing sources of funding
• Restructuring capital structures and asset classes
• Asset sales and purchases
• Complex securities
• Clearing and settlement matters
• Guidance within the changing regulatory environment
• Risk management, enforcement and litigation matters

Our global Financial Crisis Response Team has substantial experience in each of these areas, supported by broad understanding of regulatory and financing developments. And, through our global network of 4,200 lawyers in 30 countries, we have the skills and knowledge of specific markets to take care of your legal needs anywhere in the world.

We help our clients respond to recent developments in the global economy. Please read our analyses and updates about the financial crisis, the recovery, the stimulus and other DLA Piper publications.

If you would like further information, please contact your DLA Piper lawyer. If you do not have a DLA Piper lawyer, please contact:

Michael Burton in our London office, either by telephone (+44 (0)207 796 6098) or by e-mail ().

Rusty Conner in our Washington, DC office, either by telephone (+1.202.799.4221) or by e-mail ().

Stefan Eder in our Vienna office, either by telephone (+43 (1) 531 78 1601) or by e-mail ().

Steven Phillips in our Washington, DC office, either by telephone (+1.202.799.4313) or by e-mail (steven.phillips@dlapiper.com).

Dr. Wolfgang Richter in our Frankfurt office, either by telephone (+49 (0) 69 271 33 289) or by e-mail ().

Dr. Andrew Wang in our Hong Kong office, either by telephone (+85 (2) 2103 0710) or by e-mail ().