Private Wealth Law

CMS is distinguished for its handling of both estate planning and litigation matters in Switzerland and internationally. It regularly advises affluent individuals, entrepreneurs and families on succession planning, matrimonial property matters, estate and trust litigation, and charitable planning. It also advises clients on family business issues.

"CMS have extensive experience in cross-border estate planning, and are a very well-qualified team."

"CMS's private client and tax partners have a very strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated private client issues."

"CMS have excellent know-how and experience in Swiss inheritance law and international inheritance matters."

Tobias Somary has a wealth of experience advising private clients on estate planning and administration, as well as trust and estate disputes. He is highly regarded for his experience in multi-jurisdictional matters and client handling. "Tobias Somary is an excellent lawyer with a tremendous knowledge and experience, who responds to the client's wishes with empathy and sensitivity." "Tobias is a first-rate technician who also possesses excellent client management skills." "Tobias has extensive experience in handling cross-border matters."

Louise Lutz Sciamanna handles private client matters including succession and charitable planning, matrimonial property issues and wills. She regularly advises on both domestic and international estate planning matters. She has further expertise acting for clients on contentious inheritance cases. "Louise is a very knowledgeable client private client practitioner and a pleasure to work with." "Louise is an expert in complex estate matters, and she has strong social skills."