Released on = August 6, 2007, 8:12 am

Press Release Author = Russell Bedford International

Industry = Financial

Press Release Summary = Philip Blackburn and Lee Facey have been appointed as
partners at Lubbock Fine, the London member firm of Russell Bedford International

Press Release Body = Lubbock Fine chartered accountants, the London member firm of
worldwide accounting and audit network Russell Bedford International, has admitted
two new partners.

Philip Blackburn joined Lubbock Fine in 2002 as a senior tax manager specialising
primarily in the domestic tax issues of owner managed businesses. Due to the firm's
international client base, Phil's responsibilities have since developed and now also
include advising both personal and corporate clients upon various international tax
matters.

Lee Facey is true homegrown talent, having joined the firm as an ACA graduate
trainee in 1997, Lee now acts for a wide range of commercial and professional
clients and is closely involved with the recruitment, training and development of
the firm's audit and accounting staff.

Lubbock Fine managing partner Geoff Goodyear said: "Both Phil and Lee have quickly
become invaluable members of our team. It is very satisfying that we are able to
recognise their talent and reward their significant contributions to the development
of our firm."

For further information, contact Geoff Goodyear at Lubbock Fine on +44 20 7490 7766.
Alternatively, visit the websites at www.lubbockfine.co.uk .

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Note to Editors

Russell Bedford International was established in 1983 by a group of medium-sized
independent accounting practices aiming to counter the market dominance of the major
multi-national accounting firms.

Russell Bedford is now a closely-connected global association of independent
accounting and business consultancy firms in key locations around the world, and is
represented by some 200 offices in more than 70 countries in Europe, the Americas,
the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific.

All Russell Bedford affiliates are well-established firms offering international
business advice and services to local and multinational clients. Most provide a
full range of services comprising accounting, auditing, tax advice, general business
guidance and financial consulting. In addition, many have specialist expertise in
particular fields, such as international taxation or information technology.

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Contact Details =
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Russell Bedford International
Russell Bedford House
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United Kingdom
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