Lenz & Staehelin, Tax | Chambers Global Profile

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Lenz & Staehelin ranks as the law firm with the longest tradition in tax law expertise in Switzerland. The firm focused on tax matters, at the time a highly unusual choice. Ever since then it has been our ambition to provide the best technical and still practical tax advice in the country. Lenz & Staehelin ranks as leading firm in the field of tax law in all major league tables.

We cover all aspects of tax planning, and represent our clients in court proceedings and in front of tax authorities. Diligent tax planning is a high priority for any forward-looking company or individual, particularly in the context of international business transactions and a changing world of transparency when tax optimization also has to take into account ethical standards. We provide our clients with comprehensive and expert advice on inter-cantonal and cross-border matters, and we benefit from strong ties to leading law firms all over the world and excellent contacts to all relevant tax administrations in Switzerland.

The strong academic ties of our attorneys and networking with all major stakeholders in the Swiss tax community assure access to the latest trends and developments in tax law. Over decades of thorough and fair negotiations, we have gained an excellent reputation as trustworthy attorneys with governmental authorities.

Chambers Review

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Tax - Switzerland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Lenz & Staehelin is highly regarded for advising clients on tax structuring in relation to high-value corporate and capital markets transactions. The law firm also represents clients in contentious tax law matters before the Swiss Supreme Court, as well as providing advice on reforms to tax legislation. The team has additional notable experience in issues concerning withholding tax, double tax treaties and disclosures. Lenz & Staehelin boasts clients from a range of sectors including retail, pharmaceuticals and financial services, and it is often involved in cross-border mandates.

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Work Highlights

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Lenz & Staehelin advised dss+ Consulting on the filing of tax rulings and the tax aspects of its post-closing reorganisation following Inflexion's acquisition of a majority of the company.

Strengths

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I really appreciate Lenz & Staehelin's speed and agility along with the broad level of expertise across the bench. The team is highly communicative and the response times are fast.

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Lenz & Staehelin is clearly pre-eminent in its field. The lawyers are all extremely knowledgeable advisers.

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Lenz & Staehelin is a responsive law firm providing the right level of expertise needed according to the complexity of the cases.

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Lenz & Staehelin provides a very high level of service. The team is always available and is highly recognised.

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Global

I really appreciate Lenz & Staehelin's speed and agility along with the broad level of expertise across the bench. The team is highly communicative and the response times are fast.

Tax respondent
Global

Lenz & Staehelin is clearly pre-eminent in its field. The lawyers are all extremely knowledgeable advisers.

Tax respondent
Global

Lenz & Staehelin is a responsive law firm providing the right level of expertise needed according to the complexity of the cases.

Tax respondent
Global

Lenz & Staehelin provides a very high level of service. The team is always available and is highly recognised.

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Notable Practitioners

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Jean-Blaise Eckert

Band 1

Jean-Blaise Eckert is highly esteemed for assisting clients with withholding tax advice and representing clients in tax disputes before the Swiss Supreme Court. He also advises clients on the tax aspects of restructurings and capital markets transactions.

Jean-Blaise Eckert provides a very high level of service and is always available.

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Floran Ponce

Band 2

Floran Ponce is well placed to represent clients before the Swiss Supreme Court in tax law disputes and also to advise on withholding tax issues and voluntary tax disclosures. He also assists clients with the tax aspects of internal restructurings and investment rounds.

Floran Ponce always makes sure there is a timeline, especially with larger projects, and can manage them very well.

Floran Ponce is very knowledgeable and it is easy to speak to him. He is easily available and also open to discussions.

There is excellent relationship quality with Floran Ponce.

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Daniel Schafer

Band 3

Daniel Schafer assists clients with the tax consequences of divestments, mergers and internal restructurings.

Daniel Schafer is a notable member of the team at Lenz & Staehelin, especially for the way he handles complicated tax issues.

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Pascal Hinny

Head of Tax

Band 3

Pascal Hinny assists clients with double tax treaty issues, as well as advising on the tax structuring of corporate and capital markets transactions.

Pascal Hinny is extremely responsive. He has great technical skills but is very modest, which makes working with him very pleasant. He listens and then gives precise answers; he listens to understand.

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Frédéric Neukomm

Band 4

Frédéric Neukomm is a popular choice with clients from the financial services sector. He assists with the tax structuring of corporate transactions, as well as indirect taxation issues.

Frédéric Neukomm is really recognised and has good expertise in the field.

His continuity of service was amazing.

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