Global Guide 2026 : Switzerland
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie has likely one of the largest tax teams in Switzerland and with 1000+ tax advisers globally (across more than 70 offices), we have the largest tax group of the leading law firms in the world.
The main focus of the tax practice in Switzerland is to advise multinationals and major Swiss companies on domestic and international tax planning, mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, wealth planning, tax litigation, transfer pricing, VAT, ICOs/fintech, as well as capital markets and corporate finance matters.
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Provided by Chambers
Baker McKenzie assists clients with contentious and non-contentious matters involving transfer pricing and VAT topics. The law firm also advises clients on the tax aspects of employee incentive schemes and corporate transactions. The team works closely with the law firm's global network of offices to assist with multi-jurisdictional matters.
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Baker McKenzie advised Araris Biotech on Swiss tax matters related to its acquisition by Taiho Pharmaceutical.
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We value Baker McKenzie's client service and expertise, as well as their very practical and timely solutions.
They have excellent industry knowledge and technical know-how, consistently providing appropriate advice and quick response times.
The team has the ability to see the bigger picture and consider potential knock-on effects. They are extremely proactive in advancing the work product.
The Baker McKenzie team are customer-centric, knowledgeable, very flexible and solution-oriented. They also quickly grasp complex problems.
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Kilian Perroulaz is the perfect adviser. He knows the rules and how to implement change, and he provides a high level of client service.
Kilian Perroulaz is knowledgeable and manages situations really well.
Susanne Liebel-Kotz advises on a broad range of matters, including the tax structuring of M&A transactions, transfer pricing and VAT issues.
Susanne Liebel-Kotz is very fast and pragmatic.
Susanne Liebel-Kotz is excellent in every aspect.
Susanne Liebel-Kotz is always solution-oriented, reliable and responsive. She also has fantastic technical skills and the ability to explain complex topics in simple terms.
Head of Tax
Tax
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Mario Kumschick
Susanne Liebel-Kotz
Andrea Bolliger
Susanne Liebel-Kotz
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