Released on: September 25, 2007, 6:54 am

Press Release Author: Kempton Bedell-Harper

Industry: Financial

Press Release Summary: Russell Bedford\'s London member firm, Lubbock Fine, has
appointed Stephen Banks as a partner

Press Release Body: Lubbock Fine chartered accountants, the London member firm of
global accounting and audit network Russell Bedford International, has admitted
Stephen Banks as a partner.

Stephen joined Lubbock Fine as a senior manager in May 2005. He previously worked
for two other major accountancy practices, having qualified as a chartered
accountant in 1995.

Stephen manages a portfolio of commercial clients including Alternative Investment
Market (AIM) listed and internationally orientated businesses. His wide experience
includes due diligence on business acquisitions and disposals as well as the related
transactional work. He also manages a range of audits for AIM listed companies as
well as for private companies with and without international interests.

"Stephen has brought an added perspective to our firm," said managing partner Geoff
Goodyear. "His skill in handling the specifics of AIM listed companies and corporate
finance assignments has had a clear effect in strengthening our unique range of
services and resulted in his speedy promotion. We are confident that he has a very
successful future ahead of him and, together with our many clients who already know
him, we wish him well."

For further information, contact Stephen Banks at Lubbock Fine on +44 20 7490 7766.
Alternatively, visit the websites at www.lubbockfine.co.uk and
www.russellbedford.com .

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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.

Web Site: http://www.russellbedford.com

Contact Details: Kempton Bedell-Harper
Marketing Director
Russell Bedford International
Russell Bedford House
250 City Road, London EC1V 2QQ
United Kingdom
T: +44 (0) 20 7410 0339 / 7490 7766
F: +44 (0) 20 7549 2337 / 7490 5102
E: info@russellbedford.com