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Sophia Sterling-Cross

Sophia Sterling-Cross

Director, Tax Litigation

A certified authority in multi-jurisdictional tax litigation, protecting global corporate interests against penalties.

Education & Certifications
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) — Harvard Law School

  • Member of the International Fiscal Association (IFA)

Professional Biography

Sophia is a certified authority in multi-jurisdictional tax litigation, dedicating more than 15 years to protecting global corporate interests against high-stakes audit exposure. Prior to joining Nexa Financial, she served as a principal regulatory mediator, navigating complex tax disputes for international trade groups.


She specializes in formulating advanced audit defense models and resolving multi-million dollar corporate tax conflicts through the Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP). Her strategic foresight allows global enterprises to proactively defuse compliance friction and secure structural stability across shifting tax jurisdictions.

Our Executive Leadership

Our team of seasoned professionals leverages extensive business expertise to guide aspiring entrepreneurs through challenges and toward absolute success.

Marcus Sterling

Marcus Sterling

Managing Partner, International Tax

With over 20 years of experience restructuring complex fiscal frameworks for multinational enterprises globally.

Elena Rodriguez

Elena Rodriguez

Director, Transfer Pricing

A certified authority in cross-border transactions, specializing in risk mitigation for multinational entities.

Julian Chen

Julian Chen

Senior Advisor

Specializing in complex asset protection and navigating ever-evolving international trade regulations.

David Vance

David Vance

Senior Advisor

Bringing over 20 years of expertise in forensic financial investigation and cross-border corporate governance.

Sophia Sterling-Cross

Sophia Sterling-Cross

Director, Tax Litigation

A certified authority in multi-jurisdictional tax litigation, protecting global corporate interests against penalties.

Mei-Ling Zhou

Mei-Ling Zhou

Senior Advisor

Specializing in complex generational asset protection and structural efficiency for ultra-high-net-worth clients.

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