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MLL Legal

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : Switzerland


MLL Legal

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About

Provided by MLL Legal

From long-standing experience MLL is well acquainted with the unique needs of affluent private clients and their families. We focus on providing our clients with holistic advice. If required, our notaries public can also implement your solutions by public deed.

The experts at MLL are prepared to find the individual solutions you need in the following areas: 

  • Advice when changing your place of residence, in particular with regard to tax law and work and residence permits
  • Advice on succession planning for companies
  • Advice on marriage contracts
  • Assistance with estate planning, in particular in an international context and implementation by way of inheritance contracts, wills, deeds of gift and bequests
  • Assistance with the establishment of foundations, trusts and similar vehicles
  • Executorships and estate administration
  • Assistance in inheritance disputes, in particular in an international context

Industries (18)

  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Construction & Materials
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Healthcare
  • Media
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Technology
  • Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Philanthropy
  • Charity/not for profit
  • Music
  • Artworks

Chambers Review

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Private Wealth Law - Switzerland

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

MLL Legal has a strong group of private client lawyers advising clients on all aspects of legal and tax issues, including estate planning, asset structuring, family governance and philanthropy. Praised for its multicultural team, the firm assists clients from its offices in Zürich, Geneva, Zug, Lausanne, London and Madrid.

Strengths

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  • MLL Legal is able to analyse very complex structures and situations in a clear-cut way without losing accuracy. The team is very strong and there is always someone available when specialty is needed.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • The team at MLL Legal always finds a solution for clients, regardless of the complexity. The team always goes one step further.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • The MLL team provides clear, personalised advice. Their attention to detail and understanding of the client’s unique needs are outstanding, ensuring a smooth experience throughout the legal process.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • MLL Legal are wise, experienced and have a brilliant strategic approach to cases and client dynamics.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Patricia Guerra
    Band 1Patricia Guerra

    Patricia Guerra

    Patricia Guerra serves as head of both the private client team in Zürich and the firm's Latin America desk. She is experienced in advising private clients on complex cross-border wealth structuring and charitable planning matters.

    • Patricia Guerra has strong client service ability and also shows very good team management skills.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Patricia Guerra finds creative approaches where others might hit a wall. She is dedicated, responsive and has a superb intellect, as well as being delightful. She is the complete package.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Patricia Guerra is a great professional and it is always a pleasure to work with her.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 2Maud Udry-Alhanko
    Band 2Maud Udry-Alhanko

    Maud Udry-Alhanko

    Maud Udry-Alhanko is experienced with advising private clients on a range of estate planning matters, including immigration, property, matrimonial and art law issues.

    • Maud Udry-Alhanko is a very knowledgeable and experienced lawyer.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • I have no doubt that Maud Udry-Alhanko will be a star in the future.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • I would recommend everyone has Maud Udry-Alhanko as their personal advisor.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 2Serge Calame
    Band 2Serge Calame

    Serge Calame

    Serge Calame has a wide-ranging practice where he advises international private clients and their closely held businesses with tax and estate planning issues.

    • Serge Calame puts the family first and always tries to make it as easy as possible for them.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Serge Calame is a very humane person.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Serge Calame is a pragmatic and effective lawyer who is able to translate complicated legal concepts into client-focused language with ease. His passion for the law shines through in his work.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 3Julien Tron
    Band 3Julien Tron

    Julien Tron

    Julien Tron is a multilingual private client partner who is adept at assisting with the full range of estate, tax and succession issues.
    • He has an unparalleled and deep understanding of trust and estate law issues, combining both technical knowledge and human intelligence in the most outstanding, pragmatic and problem-solving way.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Julien Tron has an exceptionally internationally-oriented practice.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Julien Tron is a very professional, dedicated and responsible person.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Julien Tron is superb. He is highly personable and also technically able.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 4Oliver Arter
    Band 4Oliver Arter

    Oliver Arter

    Oliver Arter has strong knowledge of asset structuring and international estate planning matters, including issues relating to matrimonial property, wills and complex tax and residency matters. His wealth planning background is complemented by his expertise in banking, regulatory affairs and asset management.
  • Band 5Julie Wynne
    Band 5Julie Wynne

    Julie Wynne

    Geneva-based Julie Wynne specialises in inheritance law and philanthropy. She has additional expertise when it comes to tax issues in the context of estate planning and administration.

Ranked Individuals at MLL Legal (6)

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