Top UK law firm ties up with Oxford Business Group to produce 'The Report: Abu Dhabi 2007'

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About Oxford Business Group

Oxford Business Group (OBG) is a UK-based publishing, research and consultancy services organisation. OBG publishes economic and political intelligence on the markets of The Middle East, Eastern Europe, North and South Africa, and Asia. Through its range of print and online products, OBG offers comprehensive and accurate analysis of political, macroeconomic and sectoral developments, including banking, capital markets, energy, infrastructure, industry and insurance.

Written by a team of seasoned analysts, based on the ground for six months, the critically acclaimed series of economic, political and business reports have become the leading source of intelligence on the rapidly developing countries in the regions they cover. OBG's online economic briefings provide up-to-date in-depth analysis on the issues that matter for thousands of subscribers worldwide. OBG's consultancy arm offers tailor-made market intelligence and advice to firms currently operating in these markets and those looking to enter them.

For further information: Sonia Larsen, MCS/Action, PO Box 20970, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Tel: +9714 390 2960; fax: +9714 390 8161.

ABOUT - RICHARDS BUTLER/REED SMITH
Richards Butler LLP ('Richards Butler') is a top 20 UK law firm and a major international law firm by virtue not only of its presence in 10 countries around the world but also the fact that a considerable proportion of its work has an international dimension to it.

Richards Butler has approximately 400 lawyers in offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, London, Paris, Brussels, Geneva, Hong Kong, Sao Paulo, Muscat, Piraeus and Beijing. In addition, the firm has excellent relationships with correspondent firms practising in all the major jurisdictions where it does not have a physical presence. This gives Richards Butler the true ability to be a 'one-stop-shop' for any client carrying out business in the wider region.

As of 1 January 2007, Richards Butler will merge with US-based firm, Reed Smith, making it a top 20 global firm. Reed Smith has offices in New York, Washington DC and throughout the United States as well as in London, Paris and Munich.