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Freshfields U.S. Tax Partners Recognized in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Tax Lawyers Guide

Jun 15 2026

Five Freshfields partners have been selected to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Tax Lawyers guide for 2026. This guide recognizes leading tax lawyers at the forefront of complex transactions, disputes and global tax developments. These recognitions highlight Freshfields’ strength in advising on the most high‑stakes and sophisticated tax matters.

The recognized lawyers are:

  • Jay Cosel – Partner, New York (Tax, M&A, Private Funds)
  • Sarah Katz – Partner, New York (Tax, Private Capital, Private Funds)
  • Steven J. Matays – Partner, New York (M&A, Tax Transactional)
  • Joe Soltis – Partner, New York (M&A, Tax Transactional)
  • Claude Stansbury – Partner, Washington DC (Tax, Finance, Restructuring)

Our Team

New York

Jay Cosel

Partner
New York

Sarah Katz

Partner
New York

Steven J. Matays

Partner
New York

Joe Soltis

Partner
Washington, DC

Claude Stansbury

Partner
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