Chambers Europe 2011 Ranks Four Crowell & Moring Attorneys and Three Practice Areas as Best in Class

Washington, D.C. - May 20, 2011: Crowell & Moring LLP is pleased to announce that four of its attorneys have been named to the 2011 Chambers Europe: The World's Leading Lawyers guide. The prestigious rankings are driven by researching the legal profession in Europe, identifying the leading lawyers and law firms through interviews with thousands of lawyers and their clients. Chambers has ranked four Crowell & Moring attorneys, Werner Berg, Thomas De Meese, Flip Petillion and Kristof Roox. Additionally, three Crowell & Moring practice areas were ranked.

Chambers Europe listed the following rankings:

Belgium

Competition/European Law (Band 5)

·         Thomas De Meese (Band 5)

·         Werner Berg (Band 5)

Intellectual Property (Band 2)

·         Flip Petillion (Band 3)

·         Kristof Roox (Band 2)

TMT (Band 4)

·         Thomas De Meese (Band 4)

View all the rankings online at: http://www.chambersandpartners.com/Europe/Firms/2838-39878

Chambers' staff of full-time researchers conduct in-depth interviews with attorneys and clients to make selections based on satisfaction, professional ability and reputation. Based in London, Chambers and Partners began as general book publishers in 1969.

Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with nearly 500 lawyers representing clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory, and transactional matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation, as well as its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity. The firm has offices in Washington, DC, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County, Anchorage, London, and Brussels.