McLean, VA, December 22, 2004 - The McLean Group, a private Washington DC area Investment bank located in Tysons Corners - McLean Virginia providing merger and acquisition services, is pleased to announce its new membership in the International Network of M&A Partners (IMAP), an investment banking association including leading Merger & Acquisition Advisory firms throughout the world.

"Our association with IMAP is another example of The McLean Group's long-term commitment to expanding our M&A practice internationally, as cross border transaction activity in the middle market continues its rapid acceleration" said Dennis Roberts, The McLean Group's Chairman and Co-Founder. "We've been establishing long-term mutually beneficial relationships with global organizations and we believe that by joining IMAP, we will widen our access to resources and increase our clients' rates of success in the global market place," added Braun Jones, The McLean Group's President and Co-Founder.

Richard L. Wottrich, Managing Director at IMAP Member firm DSI Investment Banking in Chicago, IL, confirmed this M&A global trend remarking, "Never has the need for coordinated global M&A advisory services, which are fast, discreet, professional and efficient, been greater."

About The McLean Group
The McLean Group is a private investment bank providing merger and acquisition, business valuation, capital formation, executive advisory and litigation support services. Its focus is on serving middle-market businesses generating between $5 million and $300 million in revenues. The firm has a wide spread practice and has developed particular expertise and domain knowledge in the IT services, technology, telecommunications, government contracting, finance, logistics and travel and hospitality sectors.

About IMAP
IMAP is a preeminent investment banking association with unmatched global reach. 60 member firms with 250 professional dealmakers cover the globe with 80 offices in 20 countries serving every strategic business region in the world. This International Network of M&A firms is an exclusive global partnership of leading Merger & Acquisition Advisory firms. Formed in 1971, IMAP unites a select group of professional organizations active in international transactions into a seamless global partnership.