Capitalising on its inter-disciplinary strengths across M&A, capital markets and other transactional issues, the ‘knowledgeable and experienced’ Bär & Karrer Ltd. is a tour-de-force in handling complex high-profile tax mandates, ranging from international tax structuring to multifaceted tax litigation. Spearheaded by Susanne Schreiber and Daniel Bader, the team is well regarded for its particular capabilities in cryptoassets, infrastructure projects and working for charitable organisations. Schreiber is a pre-eminent practitioner in relation to cross-border and domestic M&A, financing and capital markets related tax mandates, whereas Bader is established on the private client side. Raoul Stocker is a strong choice for an array of multinational, small and midsize companies operating in the market, while Paolo Bottini is noted for tax advice surrounding due diligence and contractual documentation. Christoph Suter helms the Geneva team, with his particular capabilities in asset management, banking and insurance tax issues. Ruth Bloch-Riemer, Cyrill Diefenbacher and Matthias Bizzarro are also recommended.

Counting a diverse multitude of private clients, multinational corporations and domestic companies among its key clients, the ‘top-tier’ Homburger maintains a comprehensive offering that spans M&A, capital markets and financing mandates. Seasoned practitioner Reto Heuberger steers the group with his notable strengths in tax planning, reorganisations and relocations. Other names to note in the practice are Dieter Grünblatt, who possesses a strong grounding in collective investment schemes, real estate investments and structured finance instruments, and ‘go-to expert’ Stefan Oesterhelt, who specialises in international tax law. Claudia Suter is a strong choice for entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals seeking assistance with family planning, and Laetitia Fracheboud handles an array of domestic and international scale tax issues.

Noted for its ‘exceptional attention to detail, consultative approach with clients and broad range of tax experience’, Lenz & Staehelin is capable of advising on a plethora of mandates that encompass sustainable tax solutions, tax planning and an array of litigation and transactional matters. The team is particularly well-versed in handling tax issues arising from the pharma, luxury, and financial sectors. Private client expert Jean-Blaise Eckert and Pascal Hinny, who is well-versed in national and international tax planning, jointly lead the practice. Certified tax expert Daniel Schafer is highly experienced in administration, contract and commercial law, and Heini Rüdisühli is well-positioned to advise on national and international tax planning. Frédéric Neukomm frequently handles matters pertaining to company tax law, alongside private equity and investment vehicles. Floran Ponce, Rébecca Dorasamy and Lukas Aebi are also recommended.

Routinely entrusted by sports organisations, private clients and multinational conglomerates, Niederer Kraft Frey AG deploys its strong bench strength to advise on a host of cross-border transactions and international group structures, to name a few. Thomas Graf heads up the group with his substantive set of skills in financial services and international fund structures. Other key players in the practice include Markus Kronauer, who regularly advises an array of clients on tax issues surrounding capital markets instruments, Christina Rinne, who is recommended for her ‘excellent know-how’ and work for non-corporates and private clients, and Daniela Schmucki, who handles a myriad of corporate reorganisations, M&A transactions and employee share plans. Sven Kälin is another name to note.

While providing a full service offering for its clients, Walder Wyss Ltd. is notably capable in tax planning and sustainable tax solutions, compliance matters and a variety of contentious proceedings. The team is steered by Maurus Winzap, who possesses an arsenal of skills that is comprised of M&A, financings and collective capital investments. Thomas Meister is noted for his knowledge in financial advisory matters and corporate restructurings, while Martin Busenhart operates for a panoply of clients in relation to corporate migrations and relocation of functions. Fouad Sayegh, who routinely acts on domestic and international scale tax matters, real estate expert Samuel Dürr, and Robert Desax, who is capable on the wealth planning and trust taxation side, further bolster the practice.

Frequently operating on a cross-border scale for global clients, Baker McKenzie Switzerland AG is well-versed in a litany of complex issues, extending from tax litigation and transfer pricing to corporate finance and M&A, among a range of other mandates. Practice leader Kilian Perroulaz, who is well regarded for his ‘outstanding tax knowledge’, fields a varied practice that encompasses business restructurings, tax planning and tax rulings, to name a few, while Hans Koch retains an established presence on the corporate, capital markets and private equity side. The ‘technically strong’ Susanne Liebel-Kotz possesses extensive experience in international tax planning and M&A. Other key members include Mario Kumschick, Andrea Bolliger, and tax director Balthasar Denger.

‘Proactive, with theoretical knowledge’, Loyens & Loeff is regularly entrusted by multinational enterprises, private equity firms and high-net-worth individuals for a stable of M&A, transfer pricing and tax litigation. The practice is led by Beat Baumgartner, who deploys his capabilities in relation to investment structures, transfer pricing and financing mandates, and Fabian Sutter, a highly capable practitioner on the corporate reorganisations, transfer pricing and international tax side. Rebecca Kühne is well-versed in group and investment structures alongside corporate reorganisations.

While handling an array of tax structuring, planning and litigation mandates, MME Legal | Tax | Compliance demonstrates particular prowess in relation to tax issues arising from the fintech, blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors. The practice is helmed by Andreas Müller, who maintains a varied practice that draws upon his skills in international tax law, real estate tax and relocations, and Thomas Linder, who possesses a strong grounding in blockchain, digital assets and cross-border tax restructuring. Samuel Bussmann, Marcel R. Jung, Peter Brülisauer, Christoph Rechsteiner and Walter Frei are also recommended.

Regularly relied upon by cantonal and federal authorities, OBERSON ABELS SA acts on a myriad of corporate tax, customs duties, property taxes and IP related tax issues. Practice head Pierre-Marie Glauser demonstrates particular proficiencies in relation to corporate tax mandates. Veteran expert Xavier Oberson is a strong choice for a range of corporate and private clients, while other names to note include Jérôme Meyer and Alexandre Faltin.

Praised for its ‘great know-how and network’, Pestalozzi combines its corporate tax and individual tax expertise to advise on a multitude of domestic and international scale mandates. The ‘deeply knowledgeable’ Jonas Sigrist is well-positioned to act on the full array of tax and corporate structuring issues. Internal tax expert Silvia Zimmermann is also recommended for her considerable knowledge of inbound and outbound tax planning, M&A and financial structuring.

Spearheaded by Jean-Frédéric Maraia and Michael Nordin, Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd‘s breadth of expertise covers corporate tax, M&A, financial markets and customs advice, among an array of other tax related mandates, and the team is increasingly involved in complex tax audit issues. The team has a ‘very strong command of the field’. Maraia has recently acted for collective investment schemes, high net worth individuals and custodian banks, and Nordin principally focuses on finance industry-related issues. Pietro Sansonetti is a frequent port of call for auditing, litigation and enforcement work, while Danielle Hostettler excels on the private client side. Roland Wild and Arthur Magnin are also recommended.

Noted for its ‘exceptional collaboration, deep expertise and understanding of clients’ needs’, Tax Partner AG handles a significant volume of corporate, transactional and real estate tax matters, alongside compliance and transfer pricing issues. Natalie Dini, the ‘outstanding’ Stephanie Eichenberger and Patrik Schwarb lead the corporate tax team, Peter Vogt heads up the individual taxation offering, while Alberto Lissi and Silvan Guler helm the financial services department. Steering the real estate tax work at the firm is Stephan Pfenninger, while René Matteotti handles tax controversy issues, Monika Bieri spearheads the transfer pricing group, and Laurent Lattmann is the name to note on the VAT and customs side.

Utilising its considerable technical expertise, VISCHER handles a steady stream of international tax planning, real estate transactions, wealth planning and tax litigation, and frequently acts for venture capital investors, corporates and start-ups. The team is recommended for its ‘highly solution-oriented approach’. Three key players operate at the forefront of the practice: Christoph Niederer, who is chiefly recognised in international financing transactions, Tobias Rohner, who is a highly capable practitioner in the sphere of VAT, and Nadia Tarolli Schmidt, who is fully immersed in the life sciences sector. Patrik Fisch and Adrian Briner are other names to note.

With its ‘entrepreneurial thinking’ highlighted as a key strength, ADB Altorfer Duss & Beilstein is capable of covering the full gamut of tax work, routinely representing a varied client portfolio that spans publicly listed and private businesses alongside high net worth individuals and investors. Five key players lead the group: Fabian Duss, who is an expert in international corporate tax, Pascal Taddei, who is active across a variety of international tax law and private client work, Andreas Helbing, a highly capable practitioner across a range of cross-border matters, Jürg Altorfer and Urs Zeltner.

Michael Barrot, who ‘can handle complex tax matters’, helms the group at Bratschi Ltd with his accomplishments in international tax administrative matters. The team is well-versed in advising on contentious mandates in the tax field and is routinely entrusted by medium-sized enterprises and listed companies for assistance with such issues. In addition, the team is fully immersed in the sectors of banking, retail and travel. Cédric-Olivier Jenoure maintains a varied practice that spans cross-border relocation, in-and outbound investments and succession planning, while Sascha Wohlgemuth demonstrates proficiencies in M&A, takeovers and wealth planning. Roland Böhi is adept at managing corporate financing, transfer pricing and litigation matters for a host of corporations and private clients.

The ‘highly professional’ CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. provides a full-service offering that encompasses international tax planning, M&A and finance transactions alongside wealth structuring, regularly operating for an array of private, public, and institutional clients. The practice is jointly led by Mark Cagienard, a capable practitioner in relation to finance and tax issues surrounding VAT, and Andrio Orler, a strong choice for those seeking assistance with M&A, wealth structuring and estate planning, among other issues. David Hürlimann is active across the full spectrum of corporate tax, while Sarah Busca Bonvin is well-positioned to represent clients in an array of cross-border transactions, employee-related tax issues and administrative mandates.

Frequently active on both a national and international scale, the ‘very knowledgeable’ Kellerhals Carrard capitalises on its experience in M&A, financing, indirect taxes and tax accounting to represent a multitude of SMEs, financial institutions and investors. Steering the department is Serge Migy, who frequently handles matters pertaining to the tax aspects of M&A, corporate restructurings and business relocations, and Regina Schlup Guignard, a highly experienced tax ruling negotiator. The ‘outstanding’ Giovanni Stucchi handles a significant volume of general tax planning, relocations and M&A. Other names to note in the practice include Costante Ghielmetti and Elga Reana Tozzi.

Acting for clients that are operating across the sectors of healthcare, automotive and manufacturing, Ludwig + Partner Ltd. principally focuses on myriad corporate tax issues, corporate restructuring and real estate transactions. Hubertus Ludwig, who is notably experienced in an array of domestic and international tax law, leads alongside Beatrice Van der Haegen, who draws praise for her expertise in settlements, succession planning, and restructuring. Thomas Ziegler is particularly adept on the private client side, while Daniel Dillier contributes his M&A and real estate tax capabilities to the group. Another name to note is Karolina Dobry Oesch, a frequent port of call for inheritance law, estate planning and succession planning.

Praised for its ‘excellent knowledge’, MLL Legal fields a wide-ranging offering that spans a litany of tax issues arising from digital marketplaces, capital market transactions and business restructurings for a diverse roster of private clients that includes sportspeople, artists and high net worth individuals. The practice is helmed by Thomas Nabholz, who is retained by corporate and private clients for assistance with a variety of tax workstreams, and Arnaud Martin, who possesses a wealth of experience in business restructurings, corporate financing and tax litigation. Another name to note in the practice is the ‘very technical and responsive’ Dimitri M Rotter, an expert on the contentious and VAT side of the tax arena. Markus Frank Huber is also recommended.

Noted for its ‘strong customer dedication’, Riedweg & Partner AG is entrusted by a range of blue-chip clients for assistance with financing and capital market transactions as well as international tax restructurings and strategy. Three key players lead the practice: Peter Riedweg, whose far-reaching expertise notably includes corporate reorganisations, private equity transactions and tax planning, Céline Martin, who is adept at managing successions and employee share plans as well as transfer pricing, and Laurent Riedweg, a litigation, compliance and planning expert.

Immersed in the industries of financial services, construction and pharma, to name a few, the ‘solution-oriented and efficient’ Wenger Vieli Ltd demonstrates a considerable arsenal of skills that extends across transfer pricing, reorganisations and structuring work on a domestic and international scale. The group is led by Bruno Bächli and Patric Eggler; the former is equipped to handle a host of tax structuring and wealth planning matters for entrepreneurs and wealthy individuals, while the latter frequently supports athletes, sports clubs and associations with a broad spectrum of tax advice. Seasoned practitioner Dominik Bürgy and Clara Bodemann are other names to note in the team.

Wenger Plattner continues to develop its strengths in international deal structuring and general M&A tax advice, adding on to its capabilities in private client, succession planning and employee share plan matters. Markus Mühlemann spearheads the practice, principally focusing on tax structuring, planning and real estate transactions. Oliver Künzler provides support to the group with his M&A and financing tax expertise, while Christian Martin Gutekunst is frequently retained by a diverse roster of private clients, companies and entrepreneurs.

Patrice Lefèvre-Péaron, who is noted for his ‘cross-industry experience and strategic vision’, heads up the tax offering at De Gaulle Fleurance Genève, which covers a wide variety of tax mandates arising from the fields of financial services, healthcare and energy, with specific skills in relation to private equity transactions, joint ventures, and shareholder litigation, among other issues. Lefèvre-Péaron can be singled out for his cross-border capabilities and business tax work. Laure Rinchet is another name to note in the practice.

Regarded as being ‘very knowledgeable and great to work with’, Eversheds Sutherland AG consolidates its expertise across tax issues surrounding M&A, private equity and blockchain projects. The group is helmed by Andrea Bätscher and René Schreiber; the former counts tax compliance, audit and M&A mandates in her key streams of work, and the latter is well-versed in international tax law, restructurings and succession planning.

While providing its clients with substantial patrimonial family law matters, FBT Attorneys-at-Law also handles a steady stream of restructuring, tax rulings, strategies and planning mandates. The team is well regarded for being ‘experienced and knowledgeable in Swiss and French tax matters’. Michel Abt, who frequently handles matters pertaining to wealth and estate planning, international successions and relocations, and seasoned practitioner Jean-Luc Bochatay, who handles a plethora of tax proceedings for a range of banks and private clients, co-lead the firm’s tax offering.

Nicole Fragnière Meyer leads the group at Gillioz Dorsaz & Associés, a team that is noted for its knowledge across M&A transactions, restructurings, and cross-border relocations of businesses, as well as day-to-day tax work. Fragnière Meyer is well-positioned to advise on tax litigation and is routinely entrusted by various clients for assistance with VAT issues. Alexandre Steiner is also recommended.