Bates Wells & Braithwaite London LLP ("BWB") is working with the US law firm Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP ("CSGRR") in respect of the class action commenced against the Royal Bank of Scotland and its directors in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Cherie Booth QC has been retained in this matter.

We regret, however, that neither BWB nor Cherie Booth QC are able to enter into direct correspondence or to offer advice direct in this matter.

All correspondence should be directed to Patrick Daniels at CSGRR.