Tax
Global Guide 2024 : Switzerland
Band 3
Contact number
+41 (0)43 434 67 00About
Provided by Loyens & Loeff
Overview
The Loyens & Loeff tax practice is the largest among European law firms. Almost half of our advisers are tax advisers and are deployed in the international and national practices.
Pragmatic advice and tailor-made service
We stand out from other law firms with our flat organisational structure, entrepreneurial mindset and pragmatic approach. In our firm, partners are hands on and actively involved. We work in small teams and provide tailor-made solutions. To-the-point e-mails where possible, well-thought-out advice where necessary.
We look at client issues from all angles
To our clients we are a trusted adviser that takes a broad view and looks beyond the specifics of a request. In collaboration with our attorneys and civil-law notaries, we offer integrated services, covering all legal and tax areas, sectors and regions. All of this coupled with our independence from accountants and the international nature of our services.
Through our region teams and international relations with renowned tax advice and law firms our clients have fast access to global tax and legal advice.
In dealing with topics that are relevant for our clients, we combine our expertise in specialised expert teams such as - transfer pricing, indirect tax, family owned business and high net worth individuals.
What others say
Interviewees describe the firm to Chambers as "excellent - very understanding of international structures and able to provide advice on a multi-jurisdictional basis. "
Chambers Review
Loyens & Loeff often assists clients with the tax structuring aspects of corporate transactions and reorganisations. The law firm also has experience in matters such as the taxation of employee incentive schemes, VAT, stamp duty and transfer pricing mandates. The team regularly works closely with the law firm's offices in the Benelux region.
Work Highlights
- Loyens & Loeff assisted the majority shareholders of Spice Private Equity with the tax issues pertaining to the public tender offer of all shares in Spice Private Equity and the simplification of the European holding structure.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Loyens & Loeff team educated us on the relevant issues, proficiently laid out the pros and cons of different alternatives and provided a practical recommendation considering not only the legal aspects, but also the business needs."
"The lawyers are proactive and very strong technically."
"The Loyens & Loeff team educated us on the relevant issues, proficiently laid out the pros and cons of different alternatives and provided a practical recommendation considering not only the legal aspects, but also the business needs."
"The lawyers are proactive and very strong technically."
Notable Practitioners
Beat Baumgartner frequently assists international clients with tax structuring matters. He has a strong focus on the tax aspects of corporate and real estate transactions. He also acts on VAT, stamp duty and transfer pricing matters.
Fabian Sutter particularly assists clients with the tax aspects of corporate transactions, transfer pricing matters and tax issues relating to employee incentive schemes.
"Fabian Sutter is a very valuable adviser."