Private Wealth Law
High Net Worth Guide 2024 : Switzerland
Band 1
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Provided by Walder Wyss Ltd
Walder Wyss offers private clients comprehensive advisory services. We provide support in relocating to or taking up residence in Switzerland and also in planning and setting up the appropriate structures. We evaluate the most suitable domestic and international arrangements, including foundations and trusts, and we develop bespoke solutions.
In corporate succession and estate planning we think long term and strive for sustainable solutions. Our aim is to ensure maximum international flexibility through early planning.
Our experts also advise private clients on matrimonial property law. We advise our private clients on all aspects of tax arrangements and tax planning. In connection with contested wills, inheritance and matrimonial property agreements, and estate administration, we represent our clients before Swiss courts or arbitral tribunals.
We adhere to high ethical standards in all our activities. As lawyers and tax advisors we therefore enjoy the confidence of numerous wealthy private clients as well as the tax authorities.
Chambers Review
Walder Wyss has an esteemed private clients group that regularly advises high net worth clients, including entrepreneurs, families and their closely held businesses. Its expertise spans the full suite of private wealth matters, and it is sought after for its domestic and cross-border advice on relocation, succession planning and inheritance disputes, as well as Swiss charitable foundation and family office matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Walder Wyss are reliable, fast-paced and client-focused. They have a very strong ability to understand the needs of the client. They have experts in every field from junior to expert level."
"Walder Wyss has an excellent breadth and depth. Their areas of expertise mean they can deal with most Swiss law issues for private clients under one roof. They are responsive yet thorough."
"The team at Walder Wyss provides excellent input and shows an ability to deal with highly sophisticated matters involving Swiss law and cross-border issues."
"Walder Wyss are reliable, fast-paced and client-focused. They have a very strong ability to understand the needs of the client. They have experts in every field from junior to expert level."
"Walder Wyss has an excellent breadth and depth. Their areas of expertise mean they can deal with most Swiss law issues for private clients under one roof. They are responsive yet thorough."
"The team at Walder Wyss provides excellent input and shows an ability to deal with highly sophisticated matters involving Swiss law and cross-border issues."
Notable Practitioners
Kinga Weiss maintains a formidable reputation as a leading private client lawyer in Switzerland who frequently assists high net worth clients with complex Swiss and international estate disputes as well as inheritance, business succession and estate planning matters, among others.
"Kinga is a fantastic private client lawyer. She is attentive to the client's situation and needs, and finds the most suitable solution within the given circumstances."
"Kinga is a great support to private clients with great personal insights, as well as relevant professional expertise. Her team is expertly managed and supports clients in a highly effective way."
"Kinga is the person that you go to if you have a family foundation or a trust and want to emigrate to Switzerland. I would certainly recommend her for such difficult and complex work."
Geneva-based Philippe Pulfer receives praises for his knowledge of contentious and non-contentious private client matters, including trusts and common law issues.
"Philippe is a very poised and rounded lawyer with a fantastic client base and a great manner with clients."
"Philippe is an expert and seasoned private client lawyer with an excellent international network. He is a expert at trust issues and art law."
"Philippe is very well respected, thoughtful and courteous."
Geneva-based Olivier Sigg is a respected private client practitioner who handles contentious and non-contentious trust, estate and succession matters, including charitable planning and relocation issues.
"Olivier is an excellent advisor. He has strong technical knowledge and an excellent client manner."
"Olivier has a wonderful client manner and is experienced in both contentious and non-contentious areas of work which helps to inform his strategic approach."
"Olivier is at the top of his game, and provides excellent technical aptitude, client service and responsiveness."
Fouad Sayegh is a well-regarded lawyer who advises wealthy families on a range of estate planning, wealth structuring, charitable planning and relocation matters.
"Fouad is a great all-round lawyer, with excellent Swiss tax knowledge and practical application."
"Fouad has a strong background in tax. We value him for delivering clear and straightforward answers, even in complex situations."
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