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Provided by Pietro Sansonetti
Taxation; Corporate - reorganizations (mergers and real estate transactions, as well as on non-profit entities); Private Wealth; Tax Litigation and Enforcement matters
Of Counsel at Schellenberg Wittmer (2025), Member of the Management Committee of Schellenberg Wittmer (2009-2013); Founder and Head of the Geneva Tax Department of Schellenberg Wittmer (1999-2021); Partner at Schellenberg Wittmer (1999); Chief Tax Officer at the Geneva Tax Authority (1993); Tax Manager at Arthur Andersen (1988); Tax Consultant at Fides (now KPMG) (1985)
Geneva and Swiss Bar Associations. International Fiscal Association, IBA, Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce (Tax Chapter). EXPERTsuisse - formerly Swiss Fiduciary Chamber (Tax Chapter)
La jurisprudence fiscale du Tribunal féderal 2015-2016 (2017); Various publications on the corporate tax reform acts and regular lecturer in Swiss taxation law
Languages: French, English, German, Italian
- He has in-depth knowledge of complex tax situations and extensive experience in dealing with tax authorities and enforcement matters including customs matters and international exchange of information
- He is active in corporate matters, in particular reorganizations such as mergers and real estate transactions. He advises international official and non-governmental organizations as well as non-profit entities, including pension funds
- He also works with individuals on family businesses, on partnership and private clients-related tax matters such as trusts and inheritance related issues as well as on tax litigation
Provided by Chambers
Provided by Chambers
Pietro Sansonetti is a very strong tax lawyer. He has strong common sense and is a pragmatic person.
Pietro Sansonetti's communication with us was great, and the way we collaborated was very open and transparent. It was really excellent.
Pietro Sansonetti's knowledge is amazing. He always picks up the phone to clarify issues we may face, and his background in tax is very strong.
Pietro Sansonetti is a very strong tax lawyer. He has strong common sense and is a pragmatic person.
Pietro Sansonetti's communication with us was great, and the way we collaborated was very open and transparent. It was really excellent.
Pietro Sansonetti's knowledge is amazing. He always picks up the phone to clarify issues we may face, and his background in tax is very strong.
