Rapidly growing firm extends global reach to serve multinational clients

CHICAGO – April 18, 2008 – True Partners Consulting LLC announced today that it is launching its first wholly owned office outside the United States, which will be located in London and named True Partners Consulting (U.K.) LLP.

The new office will be led by Kim Brandt and Les Secular, who together have more than 40 years’ experience advising on tax issues throughout Europe, particularly for U.S. companies expanding operations overseas.

“The tremendous growth we’ve experienced in the last two years has greatly increased our need to establish a global presence for our clients with operations around the world,” said Cary McMillan, chief executive officer of True Partners. “We are thrilled to add a London office that will enhance our ability to provide clients in key global markets with ‘world-class’ tax and business advisory services.”

Additional new offices are currently in the discussion phase for Spain, the Netherlands, Italy and China—some of which will be network member firms through TPC International, an affiliated company, formed in October 2007. There is also a Paris office, ArtemTax International, which is the first member firm in the True Partners Consulting International network.

True Partners Consulting (U.K.) LLP will advise companies based in the United Kingdom, as well as multinational companies doing business in the United Kingdom and other European markets, on a range of tax and business issues including transfer pricing, VAT, cross border transactions, structuring business operations and reorganizations. The office will also undertake all local compliance requirements.

“We are extremely pleased to be part of True Partners Consulting,” said Kim Brandt, Partner, True Partners Consulting (U.K.) LLP. “We believe that the firm’s distinctive approach is well-suited to the needs of companies doing business in Europe, and we look forward to providing a differentiated offering to companies in need of fresh thinking on corporate tax and other business issues.”

Les Secular, Partner, True Partners Consulting (U.K.) LLP, added, “The core service strengths we offer in the London office will be further complemented by True Partners’ ability to work fluidly across geographies to access specialized areas of industry expertise and create customized solutions that fit clients’ needs.

About True Partners Consulting LLC

True Partners Consulting is a world-class tax and business advisory firm that helps large public and private enterprises navigate complex financial regulations without the Sarbanes-Oxley-created conflicts inherent in offering both consulting and audit services. The firm provides a broad range of services, including analysis and counsel concerning the tax impact of business issues such as organic or acquisition-driven growth, filing practices, business restructuring or bankruptcy. The firm also conducts refund reviews, analyzes clients’ tax exposure and prepares responses to audit inquiries, in addition to helping clients address compliance issues.

True Partners has offices in Chicago; New York; Los Angeles; San Jose, Calif.; Tampa, Fla.; Boston; and London. Find additional information at www.tpctax.com.