Vinson & Elkins expands London team

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Vinson & Elkins expands London team

Sara Stewart

Sara Stewart has joined Vinson & Elkins. Stewart will be acting as tax counsel at V&E’s London office.

By Matthew Thompson 

Before moving to Vinson & Elkins, Stewart established herself as a senior tax associate working for Slaughter and May. There, her practice covered the tax implications of domestic and cross-border M&A deals and group reorganisations among others.

She continued her practice at Herbert Smith Freehills where she also advised on real estate, insurance, energy and infrastructure transactions.

At Vinson & Elkins, Stewart will be working with clients in a range of industries including, telecoms, finance and private equity.

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