Linklaters Adds Leading Tax Attorney to New York Office

Lewis Steinberg joins as Co-Head of US Practice and Head of US Tax
NEW YORK--(Business Wire)--
Linklaters today announced that Lewis R. Steinberg, one of the nation`s leading
tax lawyers, will join the firm`s New York office as Co-Head of the US Practice
and Head of the US Tax Practice.

Mr. Steinberg was previously the Managing Director and Global Head of the
Strategic Solutions Group in the Investment Banking Department at UBS Securities
LLC, a position he has held since 2005.

Prior to joining UBS, Mr. Steinberg was a Partner and Co-Head of the Tax
Department with Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, where he specialized in corporate,
partnership and international tax, focusing on mergers and acquisitions,
financial products and corporate finance transactions. Mr. Steinberg joined
Cravath as an associate in 1984 and was elected partner in 1991. Mr. Steinberg
is also a former chair of the New York State Bar Association Tax Section.

Larry Byrne, Co-Head of Linklaters` US Practice, said, "Lew`s election is great
news. He is widely acknowledged as one of the leading tax attorneys in the US
and his recognized expertise will bring a new dimension to our current tax and
corporate capabilities and the office as a whole. He will have an important role
in the development and strategy of the firm`s overall US tax and corporate
practice and we warmly welcome him to the team."

"I am absolutely delighted that Lew is joining Linklaters," stated Yash Rupal,
Linklaters` Global Head of Tax. "I have known Lew for many years and he is one
of the very best US tax lawyers. His cutting edge tax expertise, combined with
his impressive market credentials, will reinforce our ability to offer a truly
integrated service to our premium global clients on both sides of the Atlantic."

Mr. Steinberg said, "I am excited to be joining Linklaters. Its strong
international network and client base provides an ideal platform to develop a US
practice focused on international clients."

Over the past five years, Linklaters has built a highly-qualified team in New
York, which now has around 150 New York-based lawyers.

Notes to editors:

Linklaters LLP specializes in advising the world's leading companies, financial
institutions and governments on their most important and challenging
transactions and assignments. With offices in major business and financial
centers, we deliver an outstanding service to our clients throughout the world.

Larry Byrne is the other Co-Head of the US Practice. In this role, Mr. Byrne and
Mr. Steinberg will help steer the firm`s future US expansion and business
development strategies.

Linklaters` US tax practice focuses on planning and structuring advice on all
aspects of the firm`s international practice through the firm`s integrated
global network and works closely with the corporate and finance teams in complex
projects across multiple jurisdictions.

The group has considerable experience in a broad range of cross-border
acquisitions and financings, including blending competing US and foreign
jurisdiction tax considerations, identifying and structuring to resolve tax
issues, and negotiating tax-related matters.

Linklaters` New York-based lawyers advise on a wide range of domestic and
cross-border deals and cases, including in the areas of antitrust, banking,
capital markets, executive compensation and benefits, investment management,
litigation & arbitration, M&A, restructuring & insolvency, structured finance &
derivatives and tax. In addition to our on-the-ground strength in New York, our
integrated international network gives our clients access to a US lawyer team
based in 13 major financial centers throughout the globe, as well as our
first-class global practice. This unparalleled reach enables us to provide
outstanding service not only within the US but across the world.

* The timing of Mr. Steinberg`s joining as a partner is subject to the
completion of certain regulatory procedures (which we expect to be concluded
shortly).

** Mr. Steinberg is a member of the New York State Bar.

Linklaters
Christine Kim, +1 212-830-9517
christine.kim@linklaters.com
or
Rupert Winlaw, +44 20 7456 3219
rupert.winlaw@linklaters.com

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