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White & Case Gears Up for African Growth with New Leadership in Johannesburg Office
Firm Focuses on Natural Resources Expertise to Drive Growth

Johannesburg, London, July 15, 2005 ... White & Case is bolstering its Johannesburg team in preparation for a concerted drive in the sub-Saharan region. In the move, partner Tanneke Heersche will be appointed to the role of executive partner for the office, with an additional three associates joining the practice. The new additions will increase the number of on-the-ground lawyers in White & Case’s South African office to 9 lawyers.

Commenting on the expansion, the member of the Firm’s Global Management Board responsible for the Johannesburg office, Philip Stopford, said, "Not only is there significant additional demand in South Africa but across the continent as a whole and we see the region as a critical market. Developments in the Middle East have encouraged Western nations to look afresh at the potential of Africa. At the same time, the emergence of consumer economies in China and India is rapidly driving growth in demand for natural resources. There has been rapid growth in the volume of international work, as well as lender appetite in the region for energy and natural resource projects. In light of this we are relocating a proportion of our energy and global natural resources expertise to where it can benefit our clients most as they themselves increase their level of activity in Africa."

Tanneke will relocate from the Firm’s London office where she is joint head of its Metals and Mining practice group along with partner Glen Ireland. She joined the Firm in 2003 and is highly regarded for her expertise and experience in the mining and metals industry, with an emphasis on advising on all aspects of the development and financing of mining and other natural resource projects. Tanneke was named as one of the world’s leading mining lawyers by Chambers UK 2004/5 and is recognised as a leading legal advisor to the mining and metals industry by both the UK Legal 500 and Legal Research’s Who’s Who of Mining Lawyers, 2004.

In conjunction with Tanneke’s move, three associates will also begin work in Johannesburg, with Chris Langdon and Saul Daniel relocating from the Firm’s London office. Chris’s practice is focused principally on project finance and development in the metals and mining industry. He also has extensive experience in mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. Saul has considerable experience advising governments, utilities, developers and lenders on international natural gas projects particularly in Africa and the Middle East. His experience covers the electricity, LNG, gas and water sectors.

One of the few international firms with a significant on-the-ground presence in Africa, White & Case has a long history of advising on landmark deals on the continent. Most recently the Firm advised the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Government of Mozambique in the awarding of a development concession for the Moatize Coal Project in Mozambique. CVRD, a leading iron ore producer and one of the world’s largest diversified resource groups, was mandated following a successful bid of US$123 million.

In addition, the Firm has been advising in regard to the intended introductions of IPP’s into South Africa and in respect to a potential new bespoke power project utilising gas from a captive field in the South-West African region.

About White & Case
White & Case LLP is a leading global law firm with 1,900 lawyers in 38 offices in 25 countries. Our clients value the breadth and depth of our US, English and local law capabilities and rely on us for their complex cross-border commercial and financial transactions and for international arbitration and litigation. Whether in established or emerging markets, the hallmark of White & Case is our complete dedication to the business priorities and legal needs of our clients.

Contact:
James Martin
Media Relations Manager, EMEA
White & Case LLP
44 0 20 7532 2853/ 44 0 7939 012 011

Dan Cade
Media Relations, White & Case
44 0 20 7532 2848

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Expertise Project Finance Lawyers Saul Daniel H. Philip T. Stopford Locations Johannesburg London	White & Case Gears Up for African Growth with New Leadership in Johannesburg Office Firm Focuses on Natural Resources Expertise to Drive Growth Johannesburg, London, July 15, 2005 ... White & Case is bolstering its Johannesburg team in preparation for a concerted drive in the sub-Saharan region. In the move, partner Tanneke Heersche will be appointed to the role of executive partner for the office, with an additional three associates joining the practice. The new additions will increase the number of on-the-ground lawyers in White & Case’s South African office to 9 lawyers. Commenting on the expansion, the member of the Firm’s Global Management Board responsible for the Johannesburg office, Philip Stopford, said, "Not only is there significant additional demand in South Africa but across the continent as a whole and we see the region as a critical market. Developments in the Middle East have encouraged Western nations to look afresh at the potential of Africa. At the same time, the emergence of consumer economies in China and India is rapidly driving growth in demand for natural resources. There has been rapid growth in the volume of international work, as well as lender appetite in the region for energy and natural resource projects. In light of this we are relocating a proportion of our energy and global natural resources expertise to where it can benefit our clients most as they themselves increase their level of activity in Africa." Tanneke will relocate from the Firm’s London office where she is joint head of its Metals and Mining practice group along with partner Glen Ireland. She joined the Firm in 2003 and is highly regarded for her expertise and experience in the mining and metals industry, with an emphasis on advising on all aspects of the development and financing of mining and other natural resource projects. Tanneke was named as one of the world’s leading mining lawyers by Chambers UK 2004/5 and is recognised as a leading legal advisor to the mining and metals industry by both the UK Legal 500 and Legal Research’s Who’s Who of Mining Lawyers, 2004. In conjunction with Tanneke’s move, three associates will also begin work in Johannesburg, with Chris Langdon and Saul Daniel relocating from the Firm’s London office. Chris’s practice is focused principally on project finance and development in the metals and mining industry. He also has extensive experience in mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. Saul has considerable experience advising governments, utilities, developers and lenders on international natural gas projects particularly in Africa and the Middle East. His experience covers the electricity, LNG, gas and water sectors. One of the few international firms with a significant on-the-ground presence in Africa, White & Case has a long history of advising on landmark deals on the continent. Most recently the Firm advised the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Government of Mozambique in the awarding of a development concession for the Moatize Coal Project in Mozambique. CVRD, a leading iron ore producer and one of the world’s largest diversified resource groups, was mandated following a successful bid of US$123 million. In addition, the Firm has been advising in regard to the intended introductions of IPP’s into South Africa and in respect to a potential new bespoke power project utilising gas from a captive field in the South-West African region. About White & Case White & Case LLP is a leading global law firm with 1,900 lawyers in 38 offices in 25 countries. Our clients value the breadth and depth of our US, English and local law capabilities and rely on us for their complex cross-border commercial and financial transactions and for international arbitration and litigation. Whether in established or emerging markets, the hallmark of White & Case is our complete dedication to the business priorities and legal needs of our clients. Contact: James Martin Media Relations Manager, EMEA White & Case LLP 44 0 20 7532 2853/ 44 0 7939 012 011 Dan Cade Media Relations, White & Case 44 0 20 7532 2848