Tax
Europe Guide 2024 : Switzerland
Band 2
About
Provided by Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Schellenberg Wittmer’s Taxation Group consists of leading professionals, expert at providing our clients with specialized advice on all aspects of Swiss and international tax law, including issues such as double taxation and mutual assistance treaties.
Our tax partners are Swiss-certified tax experts who have extensive experience as senior members of international auditing firms or as in-house counsel of multinational finance companies. One of our partners was the head of the tax authority for the canton of Geneva. Our tax partners participate in various think tanks and academic institutions involved in the development of the tax legislation and practice, at both Swiss and international levels.
Chambers Review
Schellenberg Wittmer often acts for clients before the Swiss and other international tax authorities. The law firm has experience in taxation treaty matters and tax exemptions for charitable organisations. In addition, the tax team collaborates closely with the firm's corporate and capital markets teams to advise on the tax aspects of transactions. Team members also assist with the tax consequences of internal reorganisations.
Work Highlights
- The team at Schellenberg Wittmer assisted a major non-Swiss bank with negotiations with the Swiss Federal Tax Administration pertaining to the refundability of withholding taxes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Schellenberg Wittmer's key strength is profound technical corporate tax knowledge and long experience."
"Schellenberg Wittmer's key strength is profound technical corporate tax knowledge and long experience."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Nordin often represents clients before the Swiss tax authorities. He is particularly popular with clients from the financial services sector. He also assists with the tax elements of corporate transactions and internal restructurings.
"Michael Nordin is pragmatic, solution-oriented and client-focused."
Jean-Frédéric Maraia assists clients with the tax aspects of corporate and capital markets mandates.
Pietro Sansonetti represents clients in disputes with the tax authorities and advises on changes to tax legislation. He also has experience in matters involving tax treaties and the tax aspects of reorganisations. Sansonetti assists charitable organisations with tax exemptions.
Ranked Lawyers at
Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Switzerland
Members
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David Wallace Wilson
Head of Department
Head of Department
Industries
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