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Bratschi AG

Tax

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Bratschi AG

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About

Provided by Bratschi AG

We provide our Swiss and international clients with tailor-made solutions. You can count on our excellent relationships with tax experts worldwide as well as with the Swiss tax authorities. We work closely with our other lawyers to protect our clients from unpleasant tax and legal surprises. We act for companies, individuals, financial institutions, institutional and private investors, partnerships, trusts, estates, family offices, charitable foundations and NGOs. Our services include amongst others:

  • M&A structuring and post-closing integration (incl. due diligence)
  • Real estate transactions
  • Corporate and financial restructuring, reorganization
  • Advice on corporate financing and capital market transactions
  • Relocation of companies and individuals
  • Succession and estate planning
  • Advice for executives including management participation plans
  • Transfer pricing
  • Support in mutual agreement procedures and international exchange of information
  • Disputed and undisputed tax proceedings including tax rulings and representation in courts
  • Support in tax compliance matters

Industries (11)

  • Contract Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
  • Inheritance Law
  • Fintech and Blockchain Law
  • Company Law
  • Commercial Law
  • Capital Market Law
  • Succession Planning
  • Restructurings and Reorganizations
  • Sports Law
  • Asset Management Law

Chambers Review

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Tax - Switzerland

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Bratschi is strongly recognised for its prowess and activity in the Swiss tax field. The team advises on the tax aspects of corporate transactions as well as tax planning pertaining to relocations and restructurings. The lawyers have further experience representing clients in tax litigation.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Bratschi advised Viking Group on Swiss tax matters relating to the implementation of a worldwide employee share purchase participation programme.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • They remain calm under pressure and are highly effective at navigating both legal intricacies and business sensitivities.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • Bratschi's structured approach, combined with their deep subject matter expertise, allows them to break down complicated problems and deliver clear, actionable solutions.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • The Bratschi team are very business-minded and understand our complex business model very well. They apply their expertise perfectly to provide tailor-made solutions for the company.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • Bratschi stand out for their reputation, technical skills and Swiss network. The team are able to encompass all aspects of a complex matter in their advice.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • Bratschi utilise their tax expertise and relationships with various cantons to deliver thoughtful and comprehensive analyses. The lawyers never fail to deliver on time.

    Tax respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 4Michael Barrot
    Band 4Michael Barrot

    Michael Barrot

    Michael Barrot advises on the tax aspects of corporate and capital markets transactions. He further assists with the taxation of employee incentive programmes.
    • Michael Barrot is extremely responsive and knowledgeable, with a good understanding of the inner workings of each canton's tax authority.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • He is strong at understanding sophisticated concepts, but is even stronger at delivering practical solutions and understandable communication.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Michael Barrot is very knowledgeable and has a great service mindset. He goes the extra mile.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Michael Barrot is our go-to person at Bratschi.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • We are very happy with his advice and service.

      Tax respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at Bratschi AG (1)

Switzerland

Members

Provided by Bratschi AG

  • Kerem Altay

  • Roland Böhi

  • Florian Büchler

  • Nicola Corvi

  • Samanta Crivelli

  • Rico Dufner

  • Alexandra Hellige

  • Markus Huber

  • Cedric-Olivier Jenoure

  • Curdin Käser

  • Bruno Rieder

  • Sascha Wohlgemuth

  • Michael Barrot

    Head of Department

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