Cozen O`Connor Launches Capital Markets Group

Multidisciplinary Team Serves Expanding, Global Capital Markets` Client Base

PHILADELPHIA--(Business Wire)--
Cozen O`Connor, among the 100 largest firms in the United States, announced the
launch of a capital markets group to counsel issuers, underwriters, investors
and other market participants in connection with the issuance of fixed income
and equity securities, including high yield debt, investment grade securities,
preferred equity, leveraged and hybrid capital, and equity linked notes
programs.

The group`s multidisciplinary team has significant transactional and litigation
experience in securities offerings and regulation, insurance linked securities
(ILS), public and project finance, tax, derivatives and bankruptcy, among other
areas.

The firm represents clients in a full range of financing options, from debt and
equity issues, to derivatives, securitization and structured finance
transactions, including initial public offerings on domestic and overseas stock
exchanges, follow-on offerings, private investment in public equities (PIPES),
spin offs, reverse mergers and special purpose acquisition companies (SPACS).

"The formation of this group is a natural extension of the substantial work we
are already doing domestically and internationally to help the capital markets
community navigate changing global market conditions, and maximize and develop
emerging opportunities," says Michael Heller, chair of Cozen O`Connor`s business
law department. "It also marks the continued expansion of our business law
services to further provide sophisticated solutions to companies worldwide."

Established in 1970, and ranked among the 100 largest law firms in the United
States, Cozen O`Connor`s 550 attorneys help clients manage risk and make better
business decisions. The firm counsels clients on their most sophisticated legal
matters in all areas of the law, including litigation, corporate, and regulatory
law. Representing a broad array of leading global corporations and ambitious
middle market companies, Cozen O`Connor serves its clients` needs through 23
offices across two continents.

Cozen O`Connor
Alexandra Kane-Weiss, 215-793-4666
akaneweiss@startoplin.com

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