Daniel Schafer
Europe Guide 2024
Band 3 : Tax
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Practice Areas
Daniel Schafer is a partner and certified tax expert with experience in administrative, contract and commercial law. He practises domestic and international taxation, with a special focus on corporate tax (including M&A, restructuring and relocation, and private equity), Swiss VAT and real estate taxation. Daniel further advises on tax and legal questions in connection with private clients (UHNWIs), as well as on real estate matters (transaction, structuring and acquisition). In 2022, he was recognised in corporate tax by Who's Who Legal's Thought Leaders guide for Switzerland.
Career
University of Fribourg (lic. iur., 1996), University of Hanover (MLE, 1996), Admission to Swiss Bar (1999), Joined Lenz & Staehelin (1999), Boston University (LL.M., 2001), Certified Tax Expert (2004), Partner at Lenz & Staehelin (2008)
Professional Memberships
International Fiscal Association (IFA), Swiss Bar Association (SAV), Swiss Fiduciary Chamber, Ordre romand des experts fiscaux (OREF)
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Languages: French, English, German
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Daniel Schafer assists clients with the tax consequences of divestments, mergers and internal restructurings.
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Provided by Chambers
"Daniel Schafer is a superb tax lawyer and very client-minded."
"Daniel Schafer is a superb tax lawyer and very client-minded."
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