Tax
Global Guide 2024 : Switzerland
Band 4
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+41 61 204 02 02About
Provided by Ludwig + Partner Ltd.
Ludwig + Partner Ltd., Attorneys, is a boutique commercial law firm with a strong focus on national and international taxation. The firm and the tax department were established by four partners in 2011 who used to work together in the tax and restructuring team of a major Swiss law firm in Basel. The tax partners all have “big 4” experience.
The tax team of the firm consists of 11 professionals and 6 assistants. 8 of the professionals are admitted attorneys at law and 5 members are also Swiss Certified Tax Experts; The firms’ competence in the fields of tax are strengthened by a civil law notary (real estate taxes) and a chartered accountant (tax compliance).
All our tax experts daily advise clients in various areas of tax law and have their individual focus and specializations. However, they are also all daily involved in the field of commercial law. This duality is intended because the clients can profit from the interdisciplinary knowledge and comprehensive optic which defines the firms’ advice.
Clients of the firm are mainly partner or family owned enterprises but also Investors and high networth individuals in a international context.
Chambers Review
Ludwig + Partner is a recognised Basel outfit with a particular focus on the tax aspects of corporate transactions. The law firm also advises on tax exemption for foundations and tax audits. Team members act on withholding tax mandates and the taxation of dividends.
Work Highlights
- Ludwig + Partner assisted Bethesda Hospital and Care Group with the tax aspects of its joint venture with the University Hospital Group Basel.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team that looks after us at Ludwig & Partner has different levels of expertise and experience, but the right person is called in depending on the complexity of the tax issue."
"The team that looks after us at Ludwig & Partner has different levels of expertise and experience, but the right person is called in depending on the complexity of the tax issue."
Notable Practitioners
Hubertus Ludwig has a strong focus on the tax aspects of corporate transactions and internal reorganisations.
Thomas Ziegler assists charitable foundations with their tax exemption status. He also assists clients with tax audits and with the tax aspects of corporate transactions.
"Thomas Ziegler can quickly think his way into complex issues, has an excellent command of English and is highly appreciated for his humorous and helpful manner."
"He has very profound experience and ability to understand our problems and find a solution."