New York (May 25, 2010) – It is with great pleasure that we announce the re-design and launch of Zen and the Art of Legal Networking on the LexBlogPlatform http://www.zenlegalnetworking.com

The blog is authored by Lindsay Griffiths, who, as the Director of Network Development for the ILN, is responsible for facilitating member
attorney relationships through marketing, events planning, and business development.

Working for the ILN presents an interesting set of challenges and projects, focused both on topics of interest to the legal industry and relationship-building within the Network. Zen
and the Art of Legal Networking is designed to provide her thoughts on these topics.

The blog is also home to ILN-terviews, a series of interviews with ILN member firm attorneys, and highlights member firm blogs in the LexBlog network on the home page.

Zen and the Art of Legal Networking had its first post in February of 2009 and after 74 posts, Lindsay says “We’re very excited to be joining the LexBlog network family and
launching this re-design of our blog. We look forward to engaging further with the legal community through our blog and continuing to have fruitful discussions for the benefit of
our readers and our member firm attorneys. A very special thanks to Kevin O’Keefe and LexBlog for all of their help with the design, hosting and launch!”

The International Lawyers Network facilitates personal relationships among lawyers in mid-sized law firms all over the world, allowing them to confidently operate in a global
marketplace while retaining their independence and local expertise. As one of the largest networks of experienced attorneys in the world, the ILN provides a platform for
clients to access quality legal professionals worldwide with the cost-effectiveness and personalized service only independent, regional law firms can provide. With 91 high- quality, full-service and specialized law firms and over 5,000 lawyers in 67 countries on six continents, the excellence, demonstrated experience, worldwide presence, and relationships of the International Lawyers Network combine to make this Network one of the leading associations of independent law firms in the world. The ILN: Where lawyers become friends.

India is emerging as one of the most attractive business Destinations all over the Globe. No country aspiring to be global leader in business can afford to miss an opportunity of investing in India. To-day, while almost the entire world has fallen prey to the worst ever Global recession and finding it difficult to get out of its trap, Indian economy continues to grow at the rate of 7-9% per annum. The whole world is keen on knowing as to what is that SECRET about India that has helped it in maintaining such a position on the global map in the present era and wants to follow India’s foot prints in the global economy.

For immediate release Contact: Lindsay Griffiths
Telephone: 201.594.9430

ILN Member Fogler Rubinoff Sponsors IBA Conference
New York (April 20, 2010) – On Tuesday, Fogler Rubinoff announced that they are sponsoring the IBA’s Biennial Conference SEERIL: Challenges for Resources in a Changing World, held at the Four Seasons in Toronto on April 25-28, 2010. The conference, which is presented by the IBA’s Section on Energy, Environment, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure Law, will focus on a wide range of issues affecting the industries represented by this section. The IBA says “The topics will be around the general theme of empowering the planet in a challenging environment, including access to resources, energy and land, reduction of emissions and the associated legal framework.” It is recommended that private practitioners and in-house counsel at all levels of experience involved in environmental, international construction, mining, oil and gas, power or water law attend.

Fogler Rubinoff will sponsor the conference’s Welcome Reception. In addition, firm partner Charles Birchall is a member of the Host Committee and will also be the Chair of “The Arctic Paradox” session, to be held on April 26th. Fogler Rubinoff is a full service law firm in Toronto, Canada, providing legal services and advice to both established and emerging businesses and to individuals. Their team is comprised of 94 lawyers and 120 legal, administrative, and technical employees providing support to their clients through a wide range of practice areas.

The International Lawyers Network facilitates personal relationships among lawyers in mid-sized law firms all over the world, allowing them to confidently operate in a global marketplace while retaining their independence and local expertise. As one of the largest networks of experienced attorneys in the world, the ILN provides a platform for clients to access quality legal professionals worldwide with the cost-effectiveness and personalized service only independent, regional law firms can provide. With 91 high-quality, full-service and specialized law firms and over 5,000 lawyers in 67 countries on six continents, the excellence, demonstrated experience, worldwide presence, and relationships of the International Lawyers Network combine to make this Network one of the leading associations of independent law firms in the world.
www.foglerrubinoff.com
www.iln.com

Fladgate LLP has acted for new client Metminco Limited on its admission to the AIM market.

Metminco, an ASX listed mining exploration company, raised £12m by way of a placing of 103,795,569 ordinary shares.