Global TeleSystems, Inc.

Young Conaway served as co-counsel with Shearman & Sterling to Global TeleSystems, Inc. and certain of its affiliates in their chapter 11 proceedings. Prior to the petition date, the Debtors provided data, internet and broadband services across Europe, servicing businesses and carriers in European countries with a broad range of broadband, internet/IP and voice services. Through its broadband network, the Debtors provided high-speed Internet and data services to communications carriers, internet service providers and other high-usage enterprise customers. With the assistance of Young Conaway, the Debtors confirmed their chapter 11 plan of reorganization in 2002 and emerged from bankruptcy protection.