Department profile
Butterfield

Trust Companies

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Switzerland


Butterfield

About

Provided by Butterfield

Geneva is a leading Swiss financial centre, recognised for political and economic stability, robust regulation and a long tradition of private wealth management. Its concentration of financial expertise, high-quality infrastructure and multilingual workforce make it a trusted base for international families seeking professional, discreet and well-governed administration of sophisticated wealth structures.

Our wealth-structuring services include trusts and foundations for asset protection, estate and succession planning, charitable giving and intergenerational wealth transfer, supported by governance, compliance and accounting.

Family-office services cover tax and estate planning, alternative-investment administration, consolidated reporting, entity governance and efficient multi-jurisdictional operations.

We establish and administer charitable foundations, private funds and impact-investment strategies aligned with clients’ values and long-term objectives.

Our teams also structure and administer luxury and complex assets, including yachts, aircraft, artwork, classic cars and country estates.

Corporate and institutional services include entity incorporation and management, employee benefit trusts, retirement plans, director services and customised fiduciary and administrative arrangements.

Industries (5)

  • HNWI
  • Private Client
  • Institutional
  • Wealth Planning
  • Trust

Chambers Review

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Trust Companies - Switzerland

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Butterfield has a strong presence in Switzerland as a trust company. Outside Switzerland, Butterfield is well known as a leading independent offshore bank. In Switzerland, Butterfield offers trust, fiduciary and administration solutions.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • I would recommend Butterfield Trust, especially in respect to complex structures.

    Trust Companies respondentHigh Net Worth
  • I have a high opinion of Butterfield Trust. They are very professional and very diligent. The expertise is unquestionable.

    Trust Companies respondentHigh Net Worth

Members

Provided by Butterfield

  • Phil Lenz

    Head of Department

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