To provide insights into Japan's rapidly changing internet and telecommunications sector, Coudert Brothers, a leading international law firm, is organizing a teleconference on November 18, 1999, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).

This teleconference seminar, entitled Partnering Opportunities with Japanese Internet and Telecommunications Companies, will feature presentations by Coudert partners Arthur M. Mitchell, Rachelle Chong, Richard Wallace, Gregory Keever and Pamela Church. Mr. Mitchell is a recognized authority on Japanese investment and finance transactions. Ms. Chong is a former Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission. The seminar will include an opportunity for participants to ask questions.

Details concerning the teleconference seminar and registration form, which is offered without charge, can be accessed at http:// or in the attachment below.

Partnering Opportunities with Japanese Internet and Telecommunications Companies is one of an ongoing series of teleconference seminars on current issues of international trade, investment, and finance sponsored by Coudert Brothers.

For more information, please contact:

Keith W. Rabin
KWR International, Inc.
Tel: 212-532-3005
Fax: 212-532-3345
E-mail: krabin@kwrintl.com