Dispute Resolution Specialist Dominic Pellew Joins Baker Botts L.L.P. in Moscow

Firm Continues to Build Global Reach, Strength of International Arbitration Practice

MOSCOW, August 9, 2010 - In a move that continues the enhancement of Baker Botts L.L.P.'s prowess
in the international arbitration arena, Dominic Pellew has joined the firm as
a partner in its International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution group. He
will be based in the firm's Moscow office.

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Pellew's representations include acting for Renaissance Group in LCIA
arbitration proceedings and associated court litigation in Cyprus and London;
and representing Eco Telecom (part of the Alfa Group) in an ad hoc
arbitration in Geneva under UNCITRAL rules. He is a qualified solicitor in
England and is fluent in both Russian and French. Pellew joins Baker Botts
from HoganLovells, where he led that firm's dispute resolution practice in
Russia.

"Dominic's extensive arbitration experience adds depth to the service we
provide our clients in this rapidly expanding practice area around the
world," said Baker Botts Managing Partner Walt Smith.

In Russia, for example, the firm has an extensive practice representing
some of the largest companies in the country, as well as the Russian
Federation, in arbitration matters.

"Our international arbitration practice is diverse," said Michael
Goldberg, chair of the International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
Practice group at Baker Botts. "We are equally active in investor-state and
in commercial disputes. In both arenas, we represent claimants and
respondents. This provides us with a diversity of views and perspectives."

The addition of Pellew is part of Baker Botts' plan to further expand the
arbitration group's capabilities and to meet client demand with quality and
experienced lead counsel, Goldberg said.

"The firm is poised for further international growth in this practice
area with the addition of lawyers in our London, Houston, Washington, Dubai,
Moscow and Hong Kong offices during the past year," he added.

Pellew has been recognized as a leading arbitration lawyer by Chambers
Global, Who's Who Legal, Legal Business and Global Arbitration Review. He
earned his bachelor of arts degree in French and Russian from Oxford
University and passed the Law Society Finals at the College of Law in
Guildford, England. He is qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales and
as a French avocat.

About Baker Botts L.L.P.

Baker Botts L.L.P. is a leading international law firm with offices in
Abu Dhabi, Austin, Beijing, Dallas, Dubai, Hong Kong, Houston, London,
Moscow, New York, Palo Alto, Riyadh and Washington. With approximately 750
lawyers, Baker Botts provides a full range of legal services to
international, national and regional clients. For more information, please
visit www.bakerbotts.com.

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