Mayer Brown

Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP, one of the leading international law
firms, announced today that effective September 1, 2007 the firm will
be known globally as Mayer Brown.

Commented James D. Holzhauer, the firm's Chairman, "Unifying our
brand name to Mayer Brown is a powerful sign of the global firm we
have built, and will serve to communicate our strength as a leader in
the legal industry." He continued, "We will continue to build on our
quality and capability to serve clients across all geographies.
Becoming Mayer Brown is part of that vision. We also believe the
change will make our name easier to use and more memorable to our
clients."

Added Vice-Chairman Kenneth S. Geller, "Our name will change to
reflect how the market - as well as our own staff - has traditionally
referred to us. But our focus on client service and client
relationships will not change, nor will our unique platform which
allows us to provide the highest caliber of service to clients
wherever they may be."

The firm's unique transatlantic footprint, which includes
substantial depth of practice in the U.S., through seven offices, and
in Europe through a further six, is enhanced by a growing presence in
Hong Kong.

Additionally the firm has three independent alliances, giving
clients access to on the ground capability in Italy, Spain and Eastern
Europe through relationships with Italian law firm Tonucci & Partners
and Madrid headquartered Ramon & Cajal and into South America through
the long-standing alliance the firm enjoys with Jauregui, Navarrete y
Nader. The firm also has a trade consulting office in Beijing.

Vice-chairman Paul Maher discussed the strategy behind the
decision: "Our growth has been focused and strategic, aimed at
building a firm with a consistent culture, level of service and
commitment to our clients. By adapting to become simply Mayer Brown,
we see an opportunity to build a stronger and more defined brand in a
fiercely competitive market."

Notes to editors:

-- Mayer Brown is an international legal practice delivering
advice to leading companies, financial institutions and
multi-national businesses in 14 major cities worldwide
including Chicago, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, New York,
Paris and Washington D.C.

-- The firm currently has approximately 1,500 lawyers working
together to focus its global legal provision around primary
industry and practice groups. Working collaboratively with
clients to understand the business environment in which they
operate ensures that they receive commercial legal solutions
to assist them in achieving their objectives and success in
their businesses.

-- Mayer Brown is a combination of two limited liability
partnerships: one named Mayer Brown LLP, established in
Illinois, USA; and one named Mayer Brown International LLP,
incorporated in England.