Guide to the World's Leading Tax Advisers recognizes Deloitte professionals with more specialists listed than any other organization

New York, 23 August 2016 - The 2016 Guide to the World's Leading Tax Advisers names 169 Deloitte professionals from around the world as leaders in their areas of specialism. Deloitte has more advisers listed in the guide than any other firm or network.

"We are very pleased for Deloitte to be recognized in the 2016 Guide to the World’s Leading Tax Advisers for making an impact that matters by advising clients through challenge and uncertainty in a rapidly changing tax landscape," said Dan Lange, Deloitte Global Leader, Tax and Legal. "It is a great honor to have more tax professionals from the Deloitte network recognized than ever before, and more than any other organization. Deloitte aspires to undisputed leadership in professional services. These strong results reflect a network-wide focus on providing high-value, technology enhanced, globally integrated services, as well as the technical and client service excellence of Deloitte member firm tax and legal professionals."

Tax professionals recognized by the guide are selected by researchers who conduct in-depth evaluations of tax practitioners across 67 jurisdictions. The accolade is awarded at the conclusion of an open nomination and shortlist process followed by validation by a select group of advisers.

Deloitte member firms are part of a global network that includes approximately 40,000 tax & legal partners and professionals. Deloitte is represented in 51 countries in the 2016 Guide to the World’s Leading Tax Advisers. These roots and deep knowledge of local cultures enables the ability to deploy qualified tax resources to assist clients in the right place at the right time.

The role of the tax function is transforming. Deloitte is well positioned to provide innovative solutions to meet evolving demands and to lead clients through a period of unprecedented change.

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