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Littlejohn announces expanded global resources for Its clients through membership of IGAF Polaris - 2011-03-17

Littlejohn is pleased to announce that the firm now has significant new global resources to offer its clients through its membership of IGAF Polaris, the powerful new global accounting association forming out of the merger of Polaris International, Fidunion International and IGAF Worldwide. David Frame, a senior partner at Littlejohn has been appointed to the World Board of the association as Vice Chairman.

The independent member firms of the merged IGAF Polaris will have a combined annual revenue of over US$1.82 billion, with 2,400 partners, 16,300 employees, and 843 offices in 89 countries around the globe, making the combined group one of the largest associations of independent accounting firms in the world. The substantial increase in size for the merged association will enhance Littlejohn's ability to provide expertise and resources to meet growing client needs, both internationally and domestically.

Paul Hopper, Littlejohn's Managing Partner said: "We are very excited about the IGAF and Polaris merger.  It will bring real benefits to our clients by providing a greater strength and depth of expertise to draw on, particularly in the USA and Canada where IGAF historically has a robust presence."

"We are pleased and proud to have Littlejohn as one of our member firms in London," said IGAF Polaris CEO Kevin Mead. "Many of the Polaris member firms and their clients have relied on Littlejohn's expertise and quality service over the years, and we eagerly anticipate the contributions they will make on a global scale to the new, much larger association. In turn, I know that Littlejohn will benefit from the significant additional expertise and resources being extended to their clients from their peer member firms around the globe."

IGAF Polaris will maintain a regional governance structure, with Boards of Directors providing oversight for each of four regions: Asia Pacific; Latin America & Caribbean; Europe, Middle East, & Africa; and North America.  A World Board of Directors comprised of members of the Regional Boards, plus a World Chairman, will provide global guidance and governance.  The World headquarters office for IGAF Polaris will be in Miami, Florida, USA, with regional offices to be located in Europe, the Americas, and Asia Pacific.

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For further information please contact:

Clare Giltrow                                                                    
Littlejohn                                                                         
cgiltrow@littlejohnllp.com                                                 
020 7516 2200

Jacky Morgan
Kelso consulting (Littlejohn PR advisers)
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