NEW YORK (April 1, 2010) - Morrison & Foerster LLP partner Bruce Alan Mann was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the International Financial Law Review Americas Awards ceremony last night. IFLR recognized Mr. Mann’s contributions in capital markets and M&A. Keith Wetmore, Chair of Morrison & Foerster said “We thank our partner Bruce Mann for setting such high standards and celebrate his extraordinary passion for the practice and his outstanding achievement.”

The firm’s capital markets group was selected “Securitisation and Structured Finance Team of the Year,” having had three innovative transactions shortlisted in the category. The firm also was shortlisted for Restructuring Team of the Year.

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