Inspiring talent from across the group
The results are in, and the winners have been announced! This year’s event was a huge success, and the energy and innovation displayed were nothing short of inspiring. As we look ahead to 2026, now is the perfect time to get involved in this groundbreaking initiative. Don’t miss your chance to be part of something extraordinary this year—join us in continuing to push the boundaries and shape the future!
Meet our 2025 competition winners!
The 2025 ETL GLOBAL Future Stars Competition brought together talented young lawyers and tax advisors from across the network in Podivín, Czech Republic. Participants worked in international teams, tackling a proposed directive that tested their technical expertise, strategic thinking, and ability to navigate cross-border regulatory challenges.
The energy, creativity, and teamwork on display made last year’s edition truly inspiring.
Congratulations to Team Green, Zuzanna Wojtkowska, Zornitsa Vassileva, Eva van Stralen, and Isabel Stanley, whose outstanding solution impressed the judges and earned them the top spot. As winners, they will present their pitch at the ETL GLOBAL International Conference 2026, gaining valuable exposure to senior partners and the wider network.
Now, we’re looking ahead to 2026, and it’s time to get excited for what’s to come!
If you’re eager to be part of something extraordinary, now is your chance to join us and make your mark on the future of the network. Explore the sections below to discover more about the event, its highlights, and how you can get involved next year.
A new Initiative for Future Stars
This competition is more than just a showcase of skill, it’s an opportunity for young professionals to gain international recognition and develop key skills that will shape their future careers. Launched this year, the ETL GLOBAL Future Stars competition is a groundbreaking initiative designed to support and elevate the next generation of legal and tax experts.
Participants are given the chance to collaborate on real-world advisory tasks, working across borders and industries to find innovative solutions. This competition is about building a stronger future, one team at a time.
Next year promises to be even bigger and better! By participating in the 2026 ETL GLOBAL Future Stars competition, you’ll challenge yourself, grow your skills, and join a truly global community of future stars.
Grow your network
Expand your network by collaborating with global professionals and exchanging diverse ideas.
Build Essential Skills
Develop critical skills and gain hands-on experience in solving complex, cross-border challenges.
Showcase your talent
Showcase your talent by presenting your work in front of senior partners at the ETL GLOBAL Conference.
This is your chance to challenge yourself, grow your skills, and be part of a truly global community of future stars.
Meet the founders!
The ETL GLOBAL Future Stars competition was a visionary idea initiated by our founders to nurture and empower the next generation of talent. A special thanks to Juan Bermudez Claveria, Anette Holzinger, David Jones, Riccardo Benussi, Robert Jurka, Jörg Hörauf and Vojtěch Sucharda – the famous “cross-selling group”, who spearheaded this groundbreaking project.
Their leadership and expertise have created a platform for young professionals to develop and showcase their skills on an international stage. With their guidance, the competition is set to grow even further in 2026.
Juan Bermudez Claveria
CEO ETL GLOBAL SPAIN
David Jones
UK Head of Legal
Anette Holzinger
Partner, mgr ETL
Vojtěch Sucharda
Partner, Arrows
Robert Jurka
Managing Partner Czech Republic
Riccardo Benussi
Partner, Dezan Shira & Associates
Jörg Hörauf
Founding Partner, ETL Steuerberatung Spanien, S.A
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REGISter your interest
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the 2026 ETL GLOBAL Future Stars competition! If If your firm is committed to nurturing emerging talent, we invite you to participate.