New York, April 2, 2008—Partner Stephen Besen was featured in The New York Times’ DealBook special section on sovereign wealth funds. On a graphic titled “The New Global Wealth Machine,” Besen was shown as one of the top five lawyers in the world on sovereign wealth fund transactions. Wrote The Times, “A longtime hand in the Middle East, Mr. Besen’s deep relationships have helped his firm carve out one of the strongest niches in the region.” Besen, a New York-based M&A partner, has been involved in a number of sovereign wealth fund deals.