Fried Frank Continues Tax Team Expansion with Brett Fieldston

Fried Frank has announced the addition of Brett Fieldston as a new tax partner in its New York office, marking another significant expansion in its Tax Department. Fieldston joins the firm from KPMG, where he was a principal in the international tax group. With expertise in advising asset managers and investment funds on complex cross-border and U.S. tax issues, Fieldston will support Fried Frank's asset management and investment fund operations and provide tax counsel on M&A transactions. Steven Epstein, managing partner at Fried Frank, highlighted Fieldston's international tax expertise as a major asset to the firm. David I. Shapiro, chair of Fried Frank's Tax Department, noted Fieldston's ability to seamlessly integrate with the existing team, further enhancing their bespoke tax structuring capabilities. Fieldston's hiring follows the recent appointments of other partners across Fried Frank's global offices, indicating the firm's concerted efforts to strengthen its tax and asset management practices.