Zofia White
About Zofia White
Zofia White is a Tax Senior Associate currently working at A&O Shearman in Luxembourg. She has extensive experience in international tax law, specializing in VAT and real estate tax matters, and has held positions at notable firms including Allen & Overy and PwC.
Work at A&O Shearman
Zofia White currently serves as a Tax Senior Associate at A&O Shearman, having joined the firm in 2024. Her role involves specializing in VAT and real estate tax matters, particularly within the context of Luxembourg and international tax law. Zofia's expertise contributes to the firm's capabilities in handling complex tax issues for clients.
Previous Experience at Allen & Overy
Zofia White worked at Allen & Overy for a total of four years as a Tax Senior Associate from 2020 to 2024. Prior to this position, she held the role of Associate from 2015 to 2020, and she also completed a legal internship at the firm in 2013. During her tenure, she was part of the team involved in the merger between Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling, which led to the formation of A&O Shearman.
Educational Background
Zofia White has an extensive educational background in law. She earned a Master of Laws (LLM) in International Tax Law from King's College London in 2014. Additionally, she studied at Paris-Pantheon-Assas University, where she achieved a Master 2 in Juriste Européen from 2009 to 2014. Zofia also holds another LLM in Europäisches Recht und Rechtsvergleich from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, completed in 2013.
Internship Experience
Zofia White has gained valuable experience through various internships. She interned at the OECD as a BEPS intern in 2015 for five months in the Paris Area, France. Earlier, she worked as a legal intern at Clifford Chance LLP in 2012 and at Kaufhold Ossola & Associés, avocats in 2011, both in Luxembourg. These positions have contributed to her understanding of international tax frameworks.
Specialization in Tax Law
Zofia White specializes in VAT and real estate tax matters within Luxembourg and international tax law. Her particular interest lies in the intersection of VAT and real estate, which informs her approach to complex tax issues. This specialization positions her as a knowledgeable resource in her field.