Europe Guide 2026 : Switzerland
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Niederer Karft Frey's Tax team provides a full range of tax advice and consultancy services to corporate organisations, financial institutions and individuals on the full spectrum of domestic and international tax law. We have deep expertise in the tax structuring of complex domestic and cross-border transactions. We assist our clients with tax compliance matters and in tax related disputes and litigation.
The NKF Tax team is a leading taxation law practice in Switzerland with deep expertise in structured finance, securitisation, corporate finance, corporate migration, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, capital markets transactions, investment funds, private equity, real estate, employee benefits and participation, sports, charities, art and global operations. We advise a wide range of domestic and international clients from all sectors on contentious and non-contentious, direct and indirect taxation law matters.
Our Tax team includes Swiss Certified Tax Experts and candidates who have longstanding and trusted working relationships with the various Swiss tax authorities. Our independent international network of leading tax experts provides our clients with tailored advice in different jurisdictions. We work closely with the firm’s Corporate/M&A, Banking, Finance & Regulatory, Real Estate, Private Clients and Dispute Resolution to provide fully comprehensive and commercially sound service.
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Niederer Kraft Frey's tax team has a strong focus on assisting clients with the tax structuring of transactions, frequently working alongside the law firm's capital markets department. The law firm also advises on the tax consequences of corporate and investment fund transactions. Team members have additional experience acting for high net worth individuals, as well as the handling of VAT questions.
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Niederer Kraft Frey advised Georg Fischer on the tax aspects of the divestment of its GF Machining Solutions division to United Grinding.
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Niederer Kraft Frey stand out for their commitment and responsiveness. They also handle complex matters with their know-how and their out-of-the-box thinking.
I trust Niederer Kraft Frey's tax team. The lawyers are quick, responsive and nice people to work with.
Their structured approach and deep technical expertise enable them to navigate regulatory complexity with confidence.
Niederer Kraft Frey consistently handles sophisticated Swiss tax matters with precision and foresight.
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Thomas Graf has been fantastic. He is easy to speak with and very accessible, and his advice is precise, concise and helpful.
With a sharp eye for detail and deep technical expertise, Thomas Graf provides innovative, compliance-driven tax strategies that optimise liabilities and unlock long-term value for us.
Thomas Graf is an outstanding international tax expert with huge awareness of business complexity.
Clients value his availability, clarity of advice and unwavering commitment to delivering results on the things that matter most.
Under his oversight, work product is crisp, rigorous and execution‑ready, and teams operate with discipline and accountability.
Daniela Schmucki's advice is technical yet pragmatic.
Daniela Schmucki is extremely bright, with strong knowledge of the Swiss tax system.
Daniela Schmucki is a fantastically skilled tax lawyer with a high level of commitment to clients and cases.
Her ability to navigate regulatory nuances and anticipate procedural challenges adds significant value, especially in time-sensitive contexts.
Daniela Schmucki is distinguished by her precision in preparing tax rulings and in her proactive coordination with Swiss authorities.
Marcel Meier is experienced advising on corporate tax and employment tax issues. He is also well placed to assist with issues concerning the taxation of benefits and pensions.
Marcel Meier is a good tax lawyer who is very qualified.
Markus Kronauer frequently acts alongside colleagues from the law firm's capital markets department on the tax structuring of capital markets mandates. Additionally, he advises on the tax consequences of corporate and financing transactions.
Markus Kronauer is a well-known tax lawyer with a good reputation in the market.
Christina Rinne assists clients with the tax structuring of various corporate transactions. She is well known for her expertise in VAT mandates. Christina Rinne is a member of the Bar in Switzerland and Germany.
Christina Rinne is an exceptional and very experienced lawyer who we depend upon whenever we face a complicated issue. She is always available and ready to give some pragmatic advice.
It is always a pleasure to work with Christina Rinne.
Christina Rinne is one of the best indirect tax advisers in Switzerland.
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