Sterlington Adds Tax Partner Klas Holm from Curtis
Event summary
- Klas Holm joins Sterlington as a tax partner, expanding its transactional tax planning and controversy capabilities.
- Holm previously served as Global Tax Co-Chair at Curtis with over 30 years of experience.
- Sterlington has recently added several lateral partners across corporate, litigation, executive compensation, and private wealth practices.
The big picture
Sterlington’s latest lateral hire underscores the firm’s aggressive expansion in specialized tax advisory services, a move that aligns with broader industry trends of law firms bolstering their transactional and controversy capabilities. The addition of Holm, coupled with recent hires across other core practices, suggests Sterlington is positioning itself as a formidable player in the private capital and high-net-worth client segments.
What we're watching
- Practice Integration
- How quickly Holm can integrate his client base and expertise into Sterlington’s existing tax platform.
- Competitive Positioning
- Whether this hire strengthens Sterlington’s standing against rivals like Curtis and Baker McKenzie in the tax advisory space.
- Client Retention
- The pace at which Holm can transition his high-profile clients, including sovereign wealth funds and private equity firms, to Sterlington.