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Bär & Karrer Ltd

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Our tax team advises and represents our Swiss and international clients on all matters related to direct and indirect taxes, customs duties, and other levies.

We assist our clients in structuring their business and managing their private wealth while remaining mindful of tax and social security implications. Our clients range from individuals and family businesses to multinational companies from various sectors.

We work closely together with our colleagues from other areas of law to offer our clients comprehensive solutions. We also have close ties with experts in other jurisdictions and an excellent working relationship with Swiss tax and social security authorities. This enables us to offer strategic and pragmatic tax advice on all issues our clients face in their private and professional environment, their day to day business as well as in respect of specific transactions.

  • Business and transaction structuring
  • Corporate and individual tax planning
  • Family wealth and estate planning
  • Tax litigation and compliance
  • Transfer pricing
  • Double taxation and other international tax issues
  • Financial products
  • Executive compensation, employee incentives and participation plans
  • Indirect taxes, incl. VAT
  • Pension solutions
  • Assistance with social security audits

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Tax - Switzerland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Bär & Karrer retains its leading position in the market, with particular strength in tax issues related to M&A transactions, acting on both the buy and sell sides alongside colleagues from the law firm's market-leading corporate team. Lawyers in the firm's Geneva and Zürich offices also assist clients with VAT matters before the Swiss tax authorities, mutual agreement procedures and social security proceedings. The team additionally advises clients on the tax aspects of financing matters and internal reorganisations.

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Work Highlights

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  • Bär & Karrer advised Holcim on the tax aspects of the demerger of its North American business into a dual-listed company.

Strengths

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  • Clients value the team's precision, discretion and strong understanding of international structures. Its close collaboration with other practice areas ensures well-rounded, strategic advice.

    Tax respondentGlobal

  • Bär & Karrer's tax department is extremely fast in execution and applies the highest standards of quality.

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  • Bär & Karrer is the leading address for tax matters in Switzerland. It has experts across all legal areas, enabling it to provide comprehensive, practice-oriented advice at the highest level.

    Tax respondentGlobal

  • Bär & Karrer consistently demonstrate a clear understanding of intricate issues and are able to provide practical, well-structured solutions, even in highly nuanced cross-border contexts.

    Tax respondentGlobal

  • Bär & Karrer's lawyers are exceptionally responsive, diligent and available. They also work very well with various stakeholders in our business.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Susanne Schreiber
    Susanne Schreiber

    Susanne Schreiber

    One of the leading tax experts in Switzerland, Susanne Schreiber advises clients on all tax aspects related to prominent and high-value M&A transactions, as well as on financing and equity capital markets matters. Her work often involves cross-border mandates.

    • Susanne Schreiber has excellent tax knowledge, is very precise and to the point, and can articulate complex matters concisely.

      Tax respondentGlobal

    • Susanne Schreiber is the best tax lawyer in Switzerland. She is technically very strong, responsive, and her work is fantastic.

      Tax respondentGlobal

    • Susanne Schreiber is the perfect all-rounder in Swiss tax law matters.

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    • Susanne Schreiber is super knowledgeable when it comes to finding the required solutions.

      Tax respondentGlobal

    • Susanne has provided excellent and practical tax advice on a number of complex issues.

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  • Daniel Bader
    Daniel Bader

    Daniel Bader

    Daniel Bader assists clients with all the tax aspects related to corporate transactions, with additional skill in VAT, transfer pricing and withholding tax issues.

    • His strategic thinking and attention to detail make a real difference in cross-border situations.

      Tax respondentGlobal

    • Daniel Bader stands out for his deep technical expertise and ability to explain complex matters in a clear and practical way.

      Tax respondentGlobal

    • Daniel Bader is very strong on all aspects.

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  • Raoul Stocker
    Raoul Stocker

    Raoul Stocker

    Raoul Stocker is well placed to advise clients on the tax aspects of corporate transactions and restructurings. He is also recognised for his expertise in transfer pricing and international tax litigation.

    • Raoul Stocker is a great asset for Bär & Karrer. He is very accessible and easy to work with.

      Tax respondentGlobal

    • Raoul Stocker combines expert tax knowledge with business acumen. We are very satisfied with the service provided.

      Tax respondentGlobal

    • Raoul Stocker is good at turning theoretical advice into practical advice.

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  • Paolo Bottini
    Paolo Bottini

    Paolo Bottini

    Lugano-based Paolo Bottini advises clients across the full spectrum of tax issues, with notable strength in transactional tax matters.

    • Paolo Bottini is a well-known tax lawyer in Switzerland.

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  • Ruth Bloch-Riemer
    Ruth Bloch-Riemer

    Ruth Bloch-Riemer

    Ruth Bloch-Riemer is well placed to advise clients on the tax structuring of corporate and real estate transactions, in addition to social security and pension issues. Alongside her experience in corporate tax work, she additionally assists private clients with tax advice.

    • Her advice was clear and structured, showing various alternatives and identifying the best way forward.

      Tax respondentGlobal

    • She understands our requirements extremely well and is able to help us with holistic solutions in a very efficient and timely manner.

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  • Cyrill Diefenbacher
    Cyrill Diefenbacher

    Cyrill Diefenbacher

    Cyrill Diefenbacher has substantial experience in assisting clients with VAT issues, handling both contentious and non-contentious mandates.

    • He worked through the topics quickly with analytical clarity and, at the same time, presented them in a pragmatic and transparent way.

      Tax respondentGlobal

    • Cyrill Diefenbacher is a business-oriented and technically strong lawyer.

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    • We appreciate Cyrill Diefenbacher’s expertise, vision and deep knowledge of the ecosystem. His support was crucial to our success.

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