Charles Russell Speechlys celebrates US team recognition in Best Lawyers in America® 2027

Charles Russell Speechlys is pleased to announce that our US team has received well deserved recognition in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® guide with six lawyers recognised across three practice areas.

Karen Yates has been named Best Lawyers® 2027 "Lawyer of the Year" in New Haven, Connecticut for Tax Law and Trusts and Estates, while Reaz Jafri has been recognised in New York for Immigration Law. We are also pleased to see several members of our Connecticut team recognised as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®: Michael Steffany (Tax Law), Wonchi Ju (Tax Law), Hallie Aronson (Tax Law) and Niko Xu (Tax Law).

Best Lawyers® is an elite global network of legal professionals recognized through trusted, peer-reviewed distinction. For the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, more than 30 million evaluations were analyzed. The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America recognitions were determined based on more than 6 million evaluations and "Lawyer of the Year" accolades are reserved for one individual per practice area in each metropolitan region, based on the highest aggregate peer feedback.

Karen Yates, Partner, comments:

It is an honour to have been listed as Best Lawyers® 2027 'Lawyer of the Year' in two separate categories, and I am grateful to my peers for their feedback and recommendations. The most rewarding aspect of my work is helping families plan confidently for the future. Being part of a Firm that shares my commitment to delivering trusted, long-term advice to clients across generations and jurisdictions is incredibly rewarding, and I look forward to continuing to grow my practice alongside like-minded colleagues.

Simon Ridpath, Global Managing Partner, adds:

Congratulations to our US team for this well-deserved recognition. Since joining the Firm, the team has integrated seamlessly, bringing proven capabilities, energy and a collaborative spirit that has strengthened our international offering. Karen's dual 'Lawyer of the Year' recognition is particularly noteworthy and reflects the outstanding calibre of talent across the team. We are pleased to see their achievements recognised and look forward to their continued success.

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