Private Wealth Law

Patricia Guerra serves as head of both the private clients team in Zurich and the firm's Latin-America desk. She is experienced in advising private clients on complex cross-border wealth structuring and charitable planning matters.

"Patricia is very client oriented and very effective. She has a strong sense of what the client needs and how to put together an advisory team."

"Patricia is one of the most reliable and experienced Swiss lawyers in the private client arena."

"Patricia sees the broader picture and is very good at balancing competing demands, managing clients and keeping it in their best interests."

Serge Calame has a broad-ranging practice where he advises international private clients and their closely held businesses with tax and estate planning issues.

"Serge is very pragmatic and clients take to him."

"Serge is comfortable with clients and has a good range of experience."

"Serge is super proactive and a very strong professional."

Julien Tron is a multilingual private client partner who is adept at assisting with the full range of estate, tax and succession issues.

"Julien is an excellent lawyer. He is very knowledgeable, gives very good client service and is very pleasant to deal with."

"Julien is absolutely accessible, friendly and very clear. He has a very strong international vision when he advises and comments on matters."

"Julien has excellent legal knowledge."

Maud Udry-Alhanko is experienced at advising private clients with a range of estate planning matters, including immigration, property, matrimonial and art law issues.

"Maud is a pleasure to work with - always responsive with clear and pragmatic advice."

"Maud is an excellent lawyer; she is very knowledgeable and has a very good manner with clients."

"Maud is a fantastic attorney who is well versed on international, cross-border matters."

Oliver Arter has strong knowledge of asset structuring and international estate planning matters, including issues relating to matrimonial property, wills and complex tax and residency matters. His wealth planning background is complemented by his expertise in banking, regulatory affairs and asset management.

"Oliver is a very experienced and technical lawyer."

"Oliver is an exceptional lawyer, outstanding! Not only does he deliver strong and perfect results but he prepares all aspects to be able to confront all possible issues upfront."

"Oliver has a deep knowledge of foundation law."

Geneva-based Julie Wynne specialises in inheritance law and philanthropy. She has additional expertise when it comes to tax issues in the context of estate planning and administration.