www.lexmundi.org

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is the exclusive member firm for Wisconsin of Lex Mundi, the world's leading association of independent law firms. Lex Mundi is the mark of excellence for legal services globally. With more than 16,000 attorneys in 560 offices, Lex Mundi member firms are present in more than 160 countries, states and provinces. These premier law firms provide legal representation and local market knowledge just about anywhere needs may arise. Our firm's membership in Lex Mundi provides us with global reach and access to legal resources that enhance our ability to serve our clients' needs around the world.

www.china-alliance.com

The China Alliance is a unique arrangement established by four leading independent law firms in response to the increasing importance of China to the global marketplace and to North American businesses. The four law firms, Armstrong Teasdale LLP, Butzel Long, and Michael Best & Friedrich LLP of the U.S. and Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP of Canada have agreed to collaborate in the development of their respective China practices, thereby enhancing their ability to serve the needs of clients in the rapidly developing China market. Office facilities in Shanghai and Beijing offer clients on-the-ground capabilities in China's primary business and regulatory centers.

Lawyers from China Alliance members provide advice and counseling to businesses with interests and operations in the Chinese market. Through this operating arrangement, member firms offer companies and other interested organizations significant depth and a broad range of relevant China and Asia experience, with access to the skills and capabilities of 1,300 lawyers.

China Alliance member attorneys are actively involved in the Chinese business community and are familiar with local business practice. In addition, they maintain close relationships at all levels of the Chinese government. With the ability to conduct business in English, Mandarin and Cantonese, their experience provides clients with pertinent professional advice, access to key decision makers, and a pragmatic approach specifically tailored to the Chinese business environment.

The structure of the China Alliance provides clients with a significant depth of resources, in-country capabilities and a cost effective approach for representation on critical business and strategic issues in China and throughout Asia. Whether the issue is local or multi-jurisdictional, practice area or industry specific, lawyers from China Alliance member firms provide relevant advice and timely solutions to business issues at every level.