Eversheds Boosts Tax Team With Return of Ex-IRS Official Kiessig

Taylor Kiessig rejoins Eversheds Sutherland as a partner in its tax practice group in Washington, D.C.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 10:31am

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Taylor Kiessig has rejoined Eversheds Sutherland as a partner in its tax practice group in Washington, D.C. Kiessig previously served as special counsel in the IRS Office of Chief Counsel, where he drafted guidance addressing U.S. international tax matters and supported major international tax initiatives. He will now counsel companies across various industries on complex cross-border tax issues and evolving international tax rules.

Why it matters

Kiessig's return to Eversheds Sutherland bolsters the firm's tax practice group with his extensive experience in international tax matters, which will be valuable for the firm's clients navigating the complexities of global tax regulations.

The details

Kiessig originally joined Eversheds Sutherland in 2014 and was promoted to partner in 2018. Prior to rejoining the firm, he served as special counsel in the IRS Office of Chief Counsel, where he drafted guidance addressing U.S. international tax matters and supported major international tax initiatives. In his new role, Kiessig will counsel companies across industries such as technology, manufacturing, financial services, life sciences, energy, and consumer products on complex cross-border tax issues and evolving international tax rules.

  • Kiessig rejoined Eversheds Sutherland as a partner in its tax practice group on January 28, 2026.

The players

Taylor Kiessig

A partner in the tax practice group at Eversheds Sutherland, who previously served as special counsel in the IRS Office of Chief Counsel.

Eversheds Sutherland

A global law firm with a tax practice group that provides counsel to companies across various industries on complex tax matters.

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The takeaway

Eversheds Sutherland has strengthened its tax practice by bringing back Taylor Kiessig, who brings valuable expertise in international tax matters from his previous role at the IRS. This move will enhance the firm's ability to advise clients on navigating the evolving landscape of global tax regulations.