Curtis Adds Leading Corporate Lawyer in Mexico

November 16, 2007, New York, NY - International law firm Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP (Curtis) is pleased to announce that Santiago Corcuera Cabezut will join the Firm as a partner in New York and Curtis' affiliate in Mexico, Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle, S.C.

Mr. Corcuera, formerly a name partner of Kuri-Brena, Sanchez Ugarte, Corcuera y Aznar in Mexico City, is one of Mexico's most distinguished international corporate practitioners.

'Curtis Mexico is already one of the strongest international practices in the country,' notes Curtis managing partner George Kahale III. 'This move will reinforce our position there and continue the international growth to which the worldwide Firm is committed.'

Antonio Prida, one of the founding partners of Curtis Mexico, adds: 'We have known Santiago for many years not only as a leading corporate lawyer, but also as a friend and quality individual. We are all looking forward to this exciting new chapter in the development of our firm both in Mexico and abroad.'