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2026 EY Young Tax Professional of the Year finalists
Over 35 finalists from across the globe will be participating in the 2026 EY Young Tax Professional of the Year competition. For EY, this competition is part of the commitment to foster the next generation of tax leaders. We’ll update this list as more country winners are announced. Congratulations to all the 2026 finalists!
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Meet the 2026 finalists
Rafael is the finalist representing Austria. He received a bachelor’s degree in Business Law in 2022 from Vienna University of Economics and Business and will receive a master’s degree in Business Law in early 2026 from the same institution. He is a senior legal officer for the Student Representation at the University of Education (PH Wien) supporting the chairperson and the students. Previously, Rafael worked for a public procurement law firm for almost four years. He has many interests when it comes to deciding on what to do in the future. For example, he finds taxation exciting due to its complexity and rapid evolution, and is also interested in the real estate industry. But after completing his master’s degree, Rafael hopes to start a legal clerkship or work as a legal professional and project manager. He enjoys riding his motorcycle, gardening, traveling and meeting up with friends for a barbecue. He also enjoys doing sports like ski touring, hiking, running, road cycling and mountain biking. Rafael is fluent in German and English.
Noora is the finalist representing Finland. She is a law student at the University of Helsinki, pursuing a minor in industrial engineering and management, graduating in summer 2026. She works as an associate trainee at a Finnish law firm, focusing on corporate taxation, finance and cross-border structuring. Noora aims to become a trusted advisor in international tax law, liking how the field brings together legal thinking, economic understanding and a global outlook. She is motivated by the chance to help clients deal with complex legal issues in a constantly changing world. Her hobbies include swimming, going to the gym, skiing and trying out new sports with friends. She also enjoys spending time on the water: boating, water skiing and jet skiing. Noora is fluent in Finnish and English and proficient in Swedish and German.
Mathilde is the finalist representing France. She received a Masters in Business and Law (Diplôme de Juriste Conseil d'Entreprise) from the University of Strasbourg, as well as a specialization certificate in taxation. She is currently preparing for the French Bar. She has had internships at law firms, including a recent one that focused on tax law, and also worked with the wealth engineering team at a bank. These experiences gave her insight into wealth, corporate and international taxation, and she developed strong analytical abilities. Mathilde’s career aspiration is to become a tax lawyer because the field requires technical expertise and strategic thinking. She finds tax law particularly stimulating because it is constantly evolving in response to legislative and international developments. She enjoys running, reading thrillers and traveling. She has visited capital cities such as London and Barcelona and wants to explore more. She practiced competitive dance for about 10 years and hopes to return to it.
Charmaine, based in Hong Kong, is the finalist representing Greater China. She recently graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, complemented by specialized studies at Peking University in Chinese and International Law. She has built a strong foundation in international dispute resolution and cross-border legal practice through her experience at legal institutions. She is planning a career in international compliance, cross-border dispute resolution and legal diplomacy — combining her Greater China specialization, arbitration background and policy-driven mindset. Charmaine has a passion for traveling and enjoys recreating dishes, adding her own twist. She also likes to bake, experimenting with fusion recipes that blend flavors from different cultures. She enjoys drawing and photography, often merging the two by sketching from her photographs. Charmaine is fluent in English, Putonghua, Cantonese and Shanghainese.
Milla is the finalist representing Japan. She is currently studying national security and trade policy, and will receive a Faculty of Policy Management from Keio University in September 2025. She will start in the transfer pricing team at Ernst & Young Tax Co. in Tokyo in October. Her aspiration is to work globally in the transfer pricing field. After spending a year abroad in London, she is driven to build a career that allows her to contribute in diverse, international environments and meet people from around the world. Milla enjoys visiting art galleries, reading and long-distance running. This year, her goals are to hike and to travel to all prefectures of Japan. Milla is fluent in Japanese and English.
Klara is the finalist representing Sweden. She will receive a Master of Laws in January 2026 from The School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg. She is currently working at the Faculty of Law as a teacher’s assistant and recently completed a semester abroad at Ruprecht-Karl University, Heidelberg in Germany. Klara hopes to work internationally with tax law, specifically in transfer pricing with cross-border compliance and the challenges that brings. She finds it fascinating how laws affect real people and economies, and she wants to be part of shaping smart and fair solutions and policies. Klara is training for Ironman 70.3 in 2026, enjoys reading and listening to books, and dreams of visiting all the European countries. So far, she has visited 26! Klara enjoys seeing wonderful places, meeting people from other backgrounds and eating amazing local food. She is fluent in Swedish and English.
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