NEW YORK, September 20, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadwalader, Wickersham Taft LLP, one of the world's most prominent law firms, is proud to announce the launch of the Cadwalader International Law and Litigation Center, an on-line hub of information and perspective on topics and trends in international law and litigation practice. The Center offers a variety of in-depth information through a regularly updated eBook, a practitioner's Blog, current news in law and practice and unique insight from the vantage of highly accomplished specialists actively participating in the development of law and policy in the field.

As our markets have gone global, so too are the demands and complexities of cross border legal practice and international litigation. The pace of change is breathtaking, requiring constant attention to capture the many developments in this diverse field. For businesses of all stripes, globalization has exposed gaps in legal protection as it has encouraged new means of redress. Understanding risk and opportunity requires constant vigilance in the field. The creation of this International Law and Litigation Center is a mechanism to stay vigilant and to disseminate the latest developments in the law and the opportunities they create for our clients and colleagues, stated Louis Solomon, Co-Chair of Cadwalader's Litigation Department and Director of the new Center.

The International Legal Center can be found at: http://www.internationalpractice.org and will focus on international, transnational, or cross-border business controversies including:

- disputes involving companies, property (real, intangible, intellectual), or business practices affecting different countries; - disputes implicating the laws, legal practices, or regulatory regimes of different jurisdictions; and/or - disputes where different possible venues are available to pursue, defend, and resolve the disputes.

I applaud the outstanding leadership and talent that combined to create the International Law and Litigation Center, stated Christopher White, Chairman of the firm. These efforts not only add to the legacy of Cadwalader as a firm that represents clients at the cutting edge of law and commerce, but also demonstrate our deep commitment to the development of the law and the highest standards of our profession, he said.

About Cadwalader, Wickersham Taft LLP

Cadwalader, Wickersham Taft LLP, established in 1792, is one of the world's leading international law firms, with offices in New York, London, Charlotte, Washington and Beijing. Cadwalader serves a diverse client base, including many of the world's top financial institutions, undertaking business in more than 50 countries in six continents. The firm offers legal expertise in antitrust, banking, business fraud, corporate finance, corporate governance, environmental, financial restructuring and reorganizations, healthcare, insurance, intellectual property, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, private client, private equity, real estate, regulation, securitization, structured finance, and tax. More information about Cadwalader can be found at http://www.cadwalader.com.

Contacts: Adam Segall +1-212-504-6492 adam.segall@cwt.com Claudia Freeman +1-212-504-6470 claudia.freeman@cwt.com

SOURCE: Cadwalader, Wickersham SOURCE: Taft LLP

CONTACT: Adam Segall +1-212-504-6492, adam.segall@cwt.com, or ClaudiaFreeman, +1-212-504-6470, claudia.freeman@cwt.com