provide one of the world's most prominent law firms with a network on which to send its data.

Under the three year contract, Global Crossing will provide ATM, Frame Relay and International Private Line services to 23 worldwide locations for Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates.

The company said the high security and reliability standards of the Global Crossing Network met the proprietary-information requirements of global law firms like Skadden, Arps with multinational industrial, financial and institutional clients.

And it added that Global Crossing's responsiveness and commitment to customer service played a decisive role in Skadden, Arps' selection.

"We're honoured to have earned the business of such a prestigious law firm,'' said Frank Madonna, Global Crossing's senior vice president of Global Sales.

"Being selected by Skadden, Arps is a testament to the level of reliability and security Global Crossing offers.

"Skadden, Arps has a broad range of major clients from the multinational industrial, financial and institutional communities whose communications consist of proprietary information. Skadden, Arps needed a seamless, worldwide network they could trust,'' added Mr. Madonna.