Akin Gump Adds New Tax Partner in New York
The firm adds a veteran tax attorney to its New York team to expand capacity for complex client tax advisory work.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in People
Tax attorney Greg Arutiunov has joined the New York office of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld as a partner. He transitions to the firm after previously serving at White & Case.
Why it matters
Partner lateral moves in tax law represent strategic investments by firms looking to bolster their capacity to advise on complex regulatory and transactional matters. Such additions often signal a firm's focus on servicing clients navigating shifting tax landscapes.
The firm added one tax partner in New York, following the departure of the attorney from his prior role at White & Case. The firm's total tax headcount impact remains subject to their ongoing recruitment and attrition cycles.
The players
Greg Arutiunov
An experienced tax partner who recently moved to Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld after a tenure at White & Case.
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld
A global law firm known for its practice in public policy, corporate transactions, and complex litigation.
White & Case
An international law firm specializing in cross-border corporate, financial, and regulatory matters.
The details
The hiring of Arutiunov integrates a seasoned tax practitioner into the existing partnership structure of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld. This move serves to expand the firm's bench strength in New York, allowing the firm to scale its capacity for handling corporate tax mandates for its existing client base.
Timeline
October 26, 2026: Firm announced the hiring of Greg Arutiunov.
Market Landscape
This move follows a pattern set by the broader industry trend of law firms recruiting specialized tax partners to handle increasingly complex corporate compliance and transactional work. It highlights how firms compete for top-tier talent to maintain specialized advisory capabilities.
Business owners should view lateral partner moves as a potential indicator of a law firm's shifting expertise or increased focus on tax-related transactional support. Firms often refresh these teams to ensure they can manage new client demand in complex regulatory environments.
The takeaway
The addition of a partner with experience at a major global firm suggests a strategic emphasis on maintaining high-level tax counsel in the New York market. Operators should monitor their own firm's outside counsel rosters for similar partner changes that might alter the quality or speed of specialized advisory support.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Bloomberglaw.
