Eversheds Sutherland boosts international tax capabilities with lateral partner hire in latest growth move

Pia, who arrives from law firm Dentons, where she was a key member and head of the German tax group, is accompanied by a team of two Associates.

Pia has spent more than 25 years advising clients on a range of complex tax-related issues including international tax law, tax structuring, transactional tax, and reorganisations.

In addition to her advisory work, Pia is a notable figure in the global tax community. She serves as the Germany correspondent for Tax Notes International, sits on the advisory board of the IFA Rhine-Main-Neckar section, and is the founder of the Frankfurt International Tax Forum of the IFA Rhein-Main-Neckar Section. In 2024, Pia was appointed as a member of the Global Women of IFA Network (WIN) Committee of the International Fiscal Association (IFA) along with 12 other female international tax professionals from around the world.

Pia is consistently ranked and recognised by leading legal directories including Chambers and Partners (Chambers), JUVE, The Legal 500, Who’s Who Legal, and International Tax Review for her outstanding contributions to the field. 

She is described in the latest edition of Chambers as “…a brilliant lawyer who has an outstanding personality. When you work with her, she always gives you the feeling that you can get anything done”, while Legal 500 notes her engagement with clients, “show[ing] that she really understands them”…and that “Her work is tailor-made and to the point”.

Investing further into its tax capability in Frankfurt not only enhances Eversheds Sutherland’s service offering to clients operating in the region, but also reflects its ongoing commitment to key financial markets in Europe. 

Alex Niethhammer, European Managing Partner, Eversheds Sutherland, said:

“Pia’s appointment marks a further strategic step in Eversheds Sutherland’s continued growth in Europe. So far this year, the firm has welcomed 15 lateral partner hires to its Continental European offices, reflecting its continued ambition to deliver only the very best for our clients. These appointments are also having a powerful ripple effect, attracting outstanding talent and strengthening our position in increasingly competitive markets. It’s an exciting stage in our European growth and we’re looking forward to continuing that momentum.”

Ben Jones, Partner and Co-Head of Global Tax, Eversheds Sutherland, said: 

“We are thrilled to welcome Pia and her team to Eversheds Sutherland. Pia brings an exceptional track record, thought leadership, and a truly international perspective to our tax practice. Her deep expertise in tax structuring and reorganisations, coupled with her US background, positions her ideally to meet the increasingly complex domestic and cross-border needs of our clients. I’m confident she’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the next chapter of our tax practice, delivering meaningful impact for our clients and colleagues alike.”

Dr. Lars Haverkamp, Head of Tax (Germany), Eversheds Sutherland, said: 

"We are very pleased to welcome Pia Dorfmueller, an experienced and renowned colleague, and her fantastic team to the tax practice at Eversheds Sutherland. With their extensive experience in transaction taxation and cross-border reorganisations, we can strategically expand our offering in this area across our German offices."

Pia Dorfmueller, Eversheds Sutherland, said:

“We are delighted to be joining Eversheds Sutherland. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of building enduring client relationships and developing a practice that spans both domestic and international matters. I look forward to drawing on this experience, alongside a collaborative approach, to support the firm’s transactional and private capital teams, and to contribute to the continued growth of its tax practice, both locally and globally. My focus will be on working closely with colleagues across the firm to deliver tailored, practical solutions to our clients and coaching younger colleagues to help them develop and grow.”