Private Wealth Law - Switzerland
Band 2
What the Team is Known For
Strengths
CMS always responds quickly to enquiries and has a strong international network. It combines all services under one roof and also has the manpower to handle large private law mandates.
The CMS team's professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to leverage their international network makes them a reliable partner for even the most challenging cases.
The department at CMS is very structured, trustworthy, pragmatic and pleasant to deal with.
CMS is made for complex matters.
CMS was an absolute pleasure to work with. The team was consistently responsive in real time despite the difficulties inherent in working with teams on different time zones, and was always ready to adapt to the client's best interests.
Notable practitioners
Tobias Somary has a wealth of experience advising private clients on estate planning and administration, as well as trust and estate disputes. He is highly regarded for his experience in multi-jurisdictional matters and client handling.
Tobias Somary is brilliant. He knows very well how to manage complex family dynamics and how to bring everyone on board.
Tobias Somary's ability to combine deep technical knowledge with a pragmatic and client-focused approach sets him apart.
Tobias Somary is an outstanding strategist and lawyer. He also knows how to win over every personality and understand their legal needs.
Louise Lutz Sciamanna handles private client matters including succession and charitable planning, matrimonial property issues and wills. She regularly advises on both domestic and international estate planning matters. She has further expertise acting for clients on contentious inheritance cases.
Louise Lutz Sciamanna is an extremely talented lawyer with an excellent eye for the big picture.
Louise Lutz Sciamanna stands out for her strong analytical skills and her ability to handle complex private client matters with precision and care.
Louise is highly experienced and a brilliant attorney.
Lukas Brugger routinely advises high net worth individuals and families on a range of private client matters, including pre-immigration planning, estate planning and administration and the structuring and governance of charitable foundations.
Lukas Brugger has a very profound academic background and he is certainly one of the most knowledgeable practitioners when it comes to Swiss foundation law. His commercial awareness is remarkable.
