China Legal Expert John J. Maalouf Authors Book on China's New Business Laws

Online, August 15, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Maalouf Ashford & Talbot, LLP, one of the world's leading international trade and finance law firms, today announced that John J. Maalouf, Senior Partner of the Firm and China Legal Expert, has co-authored a new book discussing recent developments in China's Business Laws. Maalouf's New Book: "Inside the Minds, Best Practices for Mergers and Acquisitions in China", is published by Thomson West, the world's most respected authority in legal publishing.

About John J. Maalouf

John J. Maalouf, Senior Partner of the Firm, is an internationally recognized expert in the areas of China Business Law, international trade and finance, mergers and acquisitions, business, corporate and banking law. John was ranked as one of the Top 10 International Trade & Finance Lawyers in the United States for the past six years in a row by the U.S. Lawyer Rankings due to his commitment to excellence and outstanding client service in the areas of international business law. John is also "AV Peer Review Rated", Martindale-Hubbell's highest recognition for legal ability and ethical standards.

Mr. Maalouf has represented clients throughout the world, including the U.S., China, Middle-East, EU, Japan, India, Australia, Russia and South America in complex matters involving international trade & finance, mergers & acquisitions, public offerings, international banking, private equity and international oil, gas, coal and energy transactions.

About Thomson West

Thomson West publishes legal, business, and regulatory information in print, and on electronic services such as Westlaw. Since the late 19th century, West has been one of the most prominent publishers of legal materials in the United States. West was founded in 1872 in St. Paul, Minnesota by John B. West as West Publishing Company. West Publishing is most famous for establishing the National Reporter System, a system of regional reporters, each of which became well known for quickly and reliably reporting all state court appellate decisions within its region. Due to their consistently high quality and regular publication schedule, West reporters have become the nationwide de facto standard used by all federal courts and most state courts.

About Maalouf Ashford & Talbot,

Maalouf Ashford & Talbot, LLP is an international financial services law firm in New York City, Hong Kong, Shanghai, London, Riyadh and Boston.

The Firm's attorneys provide representation across the following key areas of the law: International Trade & Finance, China Law, Business, Corporate, Banking, Securities, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Investment Funds, Energy, Oil & Gas and Complex Business Arbitrations. Combining a dedication to excellence with a commitment to superior client service, Maalouf Ashford & Talbot provides clients with a breadth and depth of expertise uniquely suited to their legal needs. Maalouf Ashford has also been named Oil & Gas Law Firm of the Year - 2010 by Corporate International Magazine in New York.