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Charles Russell Speechlys

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : Switzerland

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Charles Russell Speechlys

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Private Wealth Law - Switzerland

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Charles Russell Speechlys has a strong team of private client lawyers in its Zürich and Geneva offices, qualified in the UK and Switzerland, as well as other jurisdictions. The team is sought after for its cross-border wealth structuring, succession planning and governance expertise, and is also particularly strong at handling private wealth disputes and Swiss tax issues.
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Strengths

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  • I find the team to be responsive, user-friendly and extremely capable on all UK tax matters. They also deal with cross-border private client structures exceptionally well.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • The team is highly competent, not just at partner level, but also at associate/senior associate level. This focus on quality, at all levels, helps them to deliver complicated advice.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Charles Russell Speechlys is able to draw on all its resources, including its excellent team in London, to provide a very good service to its clients in Switzerland.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Charles Russell Speechlys come back really quickly with a proper answer providing a solution. They don't miss anything and are very transparent.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • They have a highly international outlook as well as great multidisciplinary cohesion across multiple practice areas. They are a go-to team for the most complex and high-value matters.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Mark Summers
    Mark Summers

    Mark Summers

    Mark Summers is accomplished in handling complex cross-border tax and wealth structuring issues for high net worth families and their closely held businesses. He has notable experience advising clients across jurisdictions such as the US, UK and EU.

    • Mark Summers has the long-term experience to be able to deal with complex cross-border client-related matters.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Mark Summers is a highly competent and very friendly lawyer.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Mark Summers is exceptionally strong in cross-border UK tax, especially where there is also a US element.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Michael Wells-Greco
    Michael Wells-Greco

    Michael Wells-Greco

    Michael Wells-Greco has a varied practice that includes advising private clients on cross-border wealth protection and succession planning matters, as well as contentious inheritance matters.

    • Michael Wells-Greco is extremely knowledgeable. He has a broad vision of what clients need and vast experience in the field.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Michael has deep expertise in estate planning and exceptional interpersonal skills. He can communicate fluently in multiple languages making him well-suited to working with international clients.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Michael Wells-Greco has a way of speaking to clients in a fluent, non-technical way. He understands the client's goal and is really compatible with the team.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Michael Wells-Greco's efficiency and client-centric approach enhance his reputation as a trusted advisor.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Grégoire Uldry
    Grégoire Uldry

    Grégoire Uldry

    Grégoire Uldry has significant experience of international private client matters involving relocation, estate planning, charitable planning and closely held business governance issues. His clients include entrepreneurs, families and athletes.
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