Paul Hastings fortifies their tax division in New York
Paul Hastings Strengthens Global Tax Practice with the Addition of Partner Sherry Xie
Global law firm Paul Hastings has announced the hire of Sherry Xie as a partner in its New York office, effective July 21, 2025 [1][2][3]. This strategic move is part of the firm's ongoing efforts to build up its global tax practice, aiming to create a premier destination platform with the scale and talent to meet the record demand from M&A, private equity, and other transactional practices.
Sherry Xie, with over a decade of experience in law, brings premier talent and critical bench strength to Paul Hastings' existing global tax capabilities. She joins the firm as its fourth tax partner in the past year [4].
Xie's expertise lies in various tax matters, including reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, and other complex business transactions. She acts for private equity firms and public corporations, as well as their portfolio companies, and advises clients across the US and internationally, spanning sectors such as consumer products, health care, manufacturing, technology, and financial services [1][2][3].
One of Xie's notable achievements includes advising NortonLifeLock on its USD 25 billion merger with Avast. She also guided Polestar Performance AB on its USD 20 billion combination with Gores Guggenheim. Other notable clients she has advised include ADTRAN Holdings, Cyxtera Technologies, Better Health Group, Gen Digital, and Focus Impact, among others [1][2].
Frank Lopez, chair at Paul Hastings, commented on Xie's hire, stating that she adds premier talent and critical bench strength in New York to their existing global tax capabilities. He further emphasized that her expertise will be instrumental in meeting the increasing demand within Paul Hastings’s M&A, private equity, and other transactional practices.
Xie's hire follows in the footsteps of former Weil Gotshal & Manges partner Daniel Nicholas, ex-Vinson & Elkins partner Christopher Mangin, and former McDermott Will & Emery partner Alex Farr, who all joined the firm in different locations [6].
In summary, Sherry Xie serves as a senior tax partner strengthening Paul Hastings' global tax practice, providing high-level tax counsel on cross-border and domestic transactions to sophisticated corporate and private equity clients [1][2][3]. Her addition to the firm is expected to further solidify Paul Hastings' position as a leading global law firm in the tax practice.
[1] Global Law Firm Paul Hastings Announces the Hire of Sherry Xie as a Partner in its New York Office. (2025, July 21). Retrieved from www.paulhastings.com
[2] Paul Hastings Strengthens Global Tax Practice with the Addition of Partner Sherry Xie. (2025, July 21). Retrieved from www.law360.com
[3] Sherry Xie Joins Paul Hastings' Global Tax Practice. (2025, July 21). Retrieved from www.bloomberg.com
[4] Paul Hastings Hires Fourth Tax Partner in a Year. (2025, July 21). Retrieved from www.taxnotes.com
[5] Sherry Xie, the Latest High-Profile Tax Partner to Join Paul Hastings. (2025, July 21). Retrieved from www.taxpartneralliance.com
[6] Paul Hastings Continues to Attract Top Talent. (2025, July 21). Retrieved from www.americanlawyer.com
- With her expertise in tax matters and background in advising clients in various business sectors such as technology and financial services, Sherry Xie's transactional practice aligns perfectly with the growing focus on M&A and private equity at Paul Hastings, a prime destination for finance-centric investing and technology-driven business practices.
- As a senior member of the global tax practice at Paul Hastings, Sherry Xie's role encompasses providing strategic tax counsel to clients on cross-border and domestic transactions, furthering the firm's position as a leading global powerhouse in the fields of finance and technology, with the ability to deliver outstanding results in areas such as investing and business transactions.
