Homburger, Tax | Chambers Global Profile

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Provided by Homburger

The tax team advises clients on national and international tax law, on M&A and capital markets transactions, reorganisations, corporate financings, structured finance (asset-backed, investment and property funds), re-domestications, private equity and employee participations.

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Tax - Switzerland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Homburger frequently acts for domestic and international companies on the tax structuring aspects of high-value and cross-border M&A transactions, often working alongside the law firm's esteemed corporate team. The law firm is also highly regarded for representing clients before the Swiss authorities. Team members further assist clients with the tax aspects of capital markets and banking mandates, as well as acting on the tax neutrality of internal reorganisations and relocations to Switzerland.

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Work Highlights

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Homburger assisted Cerberus with the tax aspects of the acquisition and financing of a EUR1 billion portfolio of loans acquired from Intrum.

Strengths

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Homburger stands out by far. There is nothing better in Switzerland. They provide a perfect service and the team are responsive and proactive.

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We are really happy with Homburger's service. Their responsiveness is perfect and the expertise across the team is really good.

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The service was timely and efficient. We had a very positive experience with Homburger.

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We never ask anyone else to do the job. You cannot have it any better than with Homburger.

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Homburger stands out by far. There is nothing better in Switzerland. They provide a perfect service and the team are responsive and proactive.

Tax respondent
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We are really happy with Homburger's service. Their responsiveness is perfect and the expertise across the team is really good.

Tax respondent
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The service was timely and efficient. We had a very positive experience with Homburger.

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We never ask anyone else to do the job. You cannot have it any better than with Homburger.

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Notable Practitioners

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Stefan Oesterhelt

Band 1

Stefan Oesterhelt is highly regarded for his expertise in the area, including representing clients in VAT and stamp duty proceedings before the Swiss Federal Court. He additionally acts for clients on the tax aspects of cross-border M&A transactions, IPOs, note issuances and loan facilities.

Stefan Oesterhelt is the best tax lawyer in the country. He helped with an extremely complex case at very short notice, with impressive depth and the most rapid turnaround.

Stefan Oesterhelt is great at building relationships and his technical skills are outstanding.

Stefan Oesterhelt is an expert in his field.

He really makes time for his clients.

He is really beneficial for us.

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Dieter Grünblatt

Band 2

Dieter Grünblatt is an expert in assisting clients with withholding tax issues regarding note issuances and loans. He additionally advises on the tax structuring of corporate transactions.

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