Bär & Karrer Ltd.‘s ‘professional, well-balanced, knowledgeable and productive team‘ provides support to its clients in the French, German, and Italian-speaking areas of Switzerland. The team is co-led by Daniel Bader, who advises a range of private clients on tax-related issues, and Susanne Schreiber, who has expertise advising on domestic and international tax matters. Geneva team head Christoph Suter has a special focus on corporate taxation, and international tax planning and litigation. The team benefits from Raoul Stocker‘s aptitude in transfer pricing, Ruth Bloch-Riemer‘s knowledge of social security and pensions, and Daniel U. Lehmann‘s strength in international tax structuring. Also key are M&A tax experts Paolo Bottini and Cyrill Diefenbacher, and international corporate tax specialist Matthias Bizzarro, who made partner in January 2023.

Homburger advises blue-chip clients on high-profile, cross-border matters relating to transactions and financial products. The team benefits from the strength of its dispute resolution team in tax litigation cases, with experience handling an array of complex disputes. Practice head Reto Heuberger covers tax planning, M&A transactions, and investment management structures. Tax structuring expert Dieter Grünblatt and international tax law specialist Stefan Oesterhelt are key team members. Claudia Suter provides tax advice to high net-worth individuals and entrepreneurs. Laetitia Fracheboud specialises in domestic and international tax law.

Lenz & Staehelin‘s full-service practice provides comprehensive tax support for both corporations and individuals, covering all aspects of contentious and non-contentious tax. The firm is particularly strong in international tax law, regularly helping clients navigate complex issues regarding double taxation and transfer pricing. Geneva practice head Jean-Blaise Eckert advises multinational companies and private clients, and has extensive knowledge of inheritance law. National and international tax planning expert Pascal Hinny heads the Zurich team. Daniel Schafer has a special focus on corporate tax, including M&A and private equity. Heini Rüdisühli‘s main work is centred around tax planning for private individuals, while Frédéric Neukomm focuses on company tax matters. Floran Ponce advises clients on the management of tax affairs and controversies before Swiss tax authorities.

Niederer Kraft Frey AG provides tax advice in various corporate matters and collective investment schemes, with experience in the tax aspects of private equity transactions, M&A, and domestic and international reorganisations, as well as an array of disputes. Team head Thomas Graf has particular expertise in the taxation of sports organisations and athletes, and regularly advises high net worth individuals on all tax aspects of their private and business activities. Christina Rinne provides advice to corporate and private clients in relation to VAT, customs, and international trade matters. Markus Kronauer specialises in Swiss VAT aspects of M&A, financial services and capital market transactions. Daniela Schmucki has expertise in tax advice for high net-worth individuals.

OBERSON ABELS SA advises high net-worth individuals and corporations on a wide range of tax matters including estate inheritance, transactions, and cross-border set-ups. A particular area of strength for the team is criminal tax matters arising from audits. Xavier Oberson has a special focus on international tax matters for high net-worth individuals. Pierre-Marie Glauser has extensive expertise in corporate tax, including reorganisations and finance restructurings, in addition to coverage of indirect tax.

Tax Partner AG is a tax boutique, comprised of more than 40 tax professionals, that advises clients on the full spectrum of tax law including corporate tax, transfer pricing, transactional tax, tax controversy, and matters relating to VAT. The corporate taxation team includes Natalie Dini, Stephanie Eichenberger, Patrik Schwarb, and Dieter Weber. The individual taxation team is headed by Peter Vogt, while the financial services group is led by Alberto Lissi. Stephan Pfenninger heads the real estate tax team, and Hendrik Blankenstein leads on transfer pricing. René Matteotti spearheads the tax controversy group, while Laurent Lattmann heads the VAT and customs team.

Walder Wyss Ltd. advises on all areas of domestic and international tax law, with strength across the capital markets, real estate, and private equity sectors. The group regularly advises on tax aspects of M&A, IPOs, wealth and inheritance planning, and employment issues. Maurus Winzap, who heads the practice, has extensive experience advising on tax aspects of M&A and private equity transactions, as well as financings and corporate restructurings. Thomas Meister covers structured finance, real estate, and tax controversy in finance-related matters. Tax audit expert Martin Busenhart and real estate tax specialist Samuel Dürr are key names within the team. Fouad Sayegh advises on matters relating to high net-worth families, double tax treaty applications, and criminal tax proceedings.

Baker McKenzie Switzerland AG tax group regularly advises multinationals and major Swiss companies on domestic and international tax planning, mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, and tax litigation, among a range of other issues. Team head Kilian Perroulaz covers both contentious and non-contentious tax matters, with strength in advising on M&A, and corporate reorganisations. Hans Koch advises international clients on tax aspects of a range of corporate, private equity, and capital markets transactions. The team benefits from the expertise of Susanne Liebel-Kotz who was promoted to partner in July 2023. Other key members include Mario Kumschick, Andrea Bolliger, and tax director Balthasar Denger.

Loyens & Loeff’s ‘diverse and skilled team’ includes specialists in structurings and restructurings, spin-offs and joint ventures, and high net worth individuals and family offices. The firm is supported by its international network to provide expert advice in international tax developments. Beat Baumgartner is ‘extremely knowledgeable’, and covers tax-efficient group and investment structures, value chains, transfer pricing, and M&A, in addition to a range of work on behalf of private individuals. Baumgartner co-leads the team alongside Fabian Sutter, who has a key focus on corporate reorganizations and restructurings, transfer pricing, and tax litigation.

Pestalozzi employs a ‘client-centric approach’ when advising domestic and international clients on a broad range of tax matters, such as those issues relating to M&A and restructuring, as well as VAT, withholding and stamp taxes, and tax litigation. Team lead Nils Harbeke has expertise in cross-border tax issues and tax work in regulated industries, working frequently with both Swiss and international financial institutions and life sciences companies. Jonas Sigrist advises multinationals and SMEs in life sciences, commodities, and financial services sectors on corporate tax issues. Silvia Zimmermann specialises in international taxation, namely inbound and outbound tax planning for multinationals and individuals.

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd is skilled in an array of contentious and non-contentious matters, with extensive experience working with tax authorities, at both the federal and cantonal levels. Jean-Frédéric Maraia, who advises individual and corporate clients on all tax matters both at the domestic and international level, and Michael Nordin, whose focus is transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, reorganisations, and restructurings, head the Geneva and Zurich teams, respectively. Pietro Sansonetti has skill in negotiating with tax authorities on delicate and high-value matters. Danielle Hostettler‘s key focus is on private client taxation. At the associate level, Roland Wild and Arthur Magnin are key names.

VISCHER‘s growing team advises banks, insurance companies, corporations, and large pharmaceutical companies on domestic and international tax planning, as well as the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, and real estate transactions. The group also handles tax litigation, VAT, and capital markets and corporate finance matters. Basel team head Nadia Tarolli Schmidt handles international employment tax and social security matters. The Zurich team is co-headed by VAT specialist and deputy judge Tobias F. Rohner and Christoph Niederer, who leads on complex international financing and M&A transactions, as well as transfer pricing matters. At the associate level Adrian Briner, Beatrice Leistner, Patrik Fisch, and Nora Heuberger are names to note.

ADB Altorfer Duss & Beilstein‘s ‘skilled’ team advises national and international public and private businesses, institutional investors, and other high net worth individuals on Swiss and international tax law matters. Co-leading are Pascal Taddei, whose tax practice covers restructurings, M&A, and intragroup transactions, and corporate tax expert Fabian Duss. Also heading the practice are Jürg Altorfer, who advises on national and international tax matters and social security law, Andreas Helbing, who consults on the cross-border corporate tax law issues for SMEs, and business law expert Urs Zeltner.

Bratschi Ltd assists companies with domestic and international corporate tax planning, and handles tax aspects of relocations, reorganisations, acquisitions, and sales. The team also develops tax-efficient structures for family offices in Switzerland. Michael Barrot, who has extensive in international tax administrative matters, heads the team. Cédric-Olivier Jenoure provides consulting services for domestic and foreign corporate groups, business owners, and private individuals who have national and international tax issues. Sascha Wohlgemuth specialises in wealth tax planning and corporate and shareholder advice for the optimisation of tax benefits. Roland Böhi is a ‘combination of technically skilled, commercially aware and pragmatic’, and has expertise in transfer pricing.

CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. is a ‘one-stop shop’ handling the full spectrum of tax-related matters. Areas of strength include transfer pricing, estate planning, VAT and customs matters, and tax controversy issues. Mark Cagienard is ‘outstanding’ in corporate taxation matters at the domestic and cross-border level, with expertise in finance, VAT, and M&A. Cagienard leads alongside Andrio Orler, who advises on the tax elements of M&A, corporate reorganisations, and other cross-border transactions. David Hürlimann focuses on the particular taxation of groups, international tax, and tax accounting. Sarah Busca Bonvin has extensive expertise in tax planning for high-net-worth individuals.

Kellerhals Carrard advises multinational companies, financial institutions, SMEs, and private individuals on a broad array of tax matters. Practice head Serge Migy covers both domestic and international taxation, with extensive expertise in advising on the tax aspects of M&A operations, corporate restructurings, and management incentive programmes. The team is supported by Giovanni Stucchi, who has expertise in general tax planning, Costante Ghielmetti, and Elga Reana Tozzi. Regina Schlup Guignard is considered a ‘well versed tax lawyer who provides pragmatic and precise advice. ’

Boutique firm Ludwig + Partner Ltd. is ‘knowledgeable, responsive, and creative’ in finding solutions for high net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and companies in a range of domestic and international tax matters. Hubertus Ludwig covers domestic and international tax law. Thomas Ziegler's practice covers restructuring, investment projects, financial market-related tax issues and real estate projects. Beatrice Van der Haegen has a special focus on settlements, succession planning, and restructuring. Daniel Dillier advises companies and private individuals on various tax issues. Karolina Dobry Oesch supports the team with her knowledge on inheritance law, estate planning, matrimonial property, and succession planning.

MLL Legal advises on both corporate and individual tax matters, and has a special focus on the technology and digital sectors, as well as regulated sectors. Arnaud Martin joined as Geneva team lead in February 2023, from Aegis & Partners. Martin has extensive experience in both contentious and non-contentious tax matters. Zurich team head Thomas Nabholz advises clients on corporate taxation and tax-related matters in M&A transactions. The team is supported by Dimitri Rotter, who handles domestic and cross border tax, including tax optimisation, and selected aspects of VAT, notably for private clients. Markus Frank Huber has in-depth expertise of international tax law.

MME Legal | Tax | Compliance advises mid-size companies, multinational groups, business owners, and family offices on a broad range of tax matters including audits, VAT and customs issues, and estate and gift tax planning. The team is headed by Peter Brülisauer , Samuel Bussmann, Walter Frei , Andreas Müller , Thomas Linder, Christoph Rechsteiner , and Marcel Jung.

Riedweg & Partner AG has ‘excellent knowledge’ of the tax aspects of corporate and capital markets transactions, and handles a range of complex and international restructuring matters. The team is co-headed by Peter Riedweg, who is ‘highly respected’ in corporate tax law, tax planning and transfer pricing expert Céline Martin, and Laurent Riedweg, who advises a range of domestic and international clients. The team is supported by highly experienced practitioner Robert Waldburger.

Wenger Vieli Ltd‘s team offers expertise across a broad range of corporate tax issues, with strength in VAT, tax litigation, and tax compliance matters. Team head Bruno Bächli advises individuals on wealth tax matters, and gift and inheritance tax in an international context. Corporate tax expert Dominik Bürgy has a special focus on cross-border issues. Clara Bodemann has extensive expertise in all VAT-related matters, while Patric Eggler  focuses on succession planning and corporate structuring. Jonas Bühlmann specialises in national and international tax law.

De Gaulle Fleurance Genève provides tax advice to corporate clients, financial institutions and family businesses that are active in the Swiss-French legal market in a number of key sectors, including real estate, entertainment, and private banking. The team is experienced in advising on inbound and outbound cross-border operations. Patrice Lefèvre-Péaron, who heads the team, has extensive expertise in cross-border tax and social security matters.

Boutique firm BianchiSchwald LLC advises high-profile clients, including funds and venture capital groups, on all matters related to direct and indirect taxes, customs duties and other levies. Joseph Merhai, who covers criminal tax, international tax planning, and corporate tax, heads the team. Gianni Fera advises companies and individuals in national and international tax, and regularly assists clients in negotiations with tax authorities. Thomas Pasquier and Laurent Schenker advise both individuals and corporations in the fields of Swiss and international tax law.

Eversheds Sutherland AG advises prominent Swiss and international businesses, as well as wealthy families and family offices, on an array of domestic and cross-border tax matters. Practice head Andrea Bätscher has particular strength in the life sciences, industrial, and consumer goods sectors, with experience in tax compliance and audit matters. René Schreiber has expertise in questions relating to double taxation and international tax law. Marcel Fuchs supports both private and corporate clients on issues relating to criminal tax matters.

FBT Attorneys-at-Law advises on the establishment and restructuring of companies, and related tax planning and tax optimisation matters. Team co-head Michel Abt advises banks, private banks, and private clients on all kinds of tax-related issues, including cross-border matters. Jean-Luc Bochatay, who also co-heads the team, specialises in all aspects of tax proceedings, whether it be assisting and representing banks and their clients before the tax authorities, in international administrative assistance in tax matters or criminal tax procedures.

Gillioz Dorsaz & Associés is a boutique tax firm with a client base which includes both high net worth individuals and prominent businesses. Areas of strength for the team include tax audits, tax litigation, VAT, and taxation of benefits. Practice head Nicole Fragnière Meyer often represents enterprises and their shareholders in tax-related disputes, and has a special focus on VAT. The team is supported by Alexandre Steiner who assists clients in the context of mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings from a tax perspective.

Areas of tax law covered by Wenger Plattner‘s expanding team include M&A tax, corporate tax, international tax, lump sum taxation, and VAT, with the group experienced in acting on behalf of both individuals and businesses. Team lead Markus Mühlemann covers a broad range of matters, including those involving complex and international elements. The team is supported by Oliver Künzler, who has expertise in financing tax, and Christian Martin Gutekunst, who advises clients on national and international tax including VAT.