Global law firm Clifford Chance has strengthened its corporate, private capital, and M&A tax capabilities with the addition of Adriana Zhan as a partner in its Tax, Pensions and Employment group. Based in New York, Zhan’s appointment is aimed at accelerating the firm’s strategic expansion of its transactional platform in the US market.
Zhan brings extensive experience advising on cross-border and domestic taxation, including tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, private capital transactions, securities offerings, restructurings, and investment funds. She also advises clients on US tax matters related to partnerships, FIRPTA, and sovereign investors.
The hire reinforces Clifford Chance’s broader push to expand its private capital offering, following recent additions across its US platform. Zhan is the third addition to the firm’s US tax team in New York over the past 12 months, reflecting continued investment in complex, multi-jurisdictional tax advisory capabilities.
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“Welcoming Adriana is an exciting step in continuing to build our platform for delivering sophisticated, multi-jurisdictional tax advice across the full spectrum of funds, M&A and other corporate transactions. Adriana’s experience in these areas will meaningfully enhance our ability to support clients throughout the entire investment lifecycle and further strengthen our broader private capital capabilities.”
Sarah Jones, Global Head Of Corporate, Clifford Chance
“The work our team does involves transformative cross-border transactional problem-solving, novel issues in private capital and private credit, and bespoke corporate transactions. It’s a complex, but incredibly exciting practice, and Adriana brings exactly the kind of experience, talent, and enthusiasm that strengthens our ability to tackle these sophisticated tax challenges. She will be a terrific addition to the global team and a key part of our continued growth.”
Paul Seraganian, Americas Practice Area Leader For Tax, Pensions And Employment, Clifford Chance
“I’m thrilled to be joining the firm and for the opportunity to contribute to a truly global and innovative team. It is exciting to be part of a practice that approaches complex, high-impact client challenges with such creativity and ambition.”
Adriana Zhan, Partner, Clifford Chance
