Department profile
PrimeTax

Tax

Global Guide 2026 : Switzerland


PrimeTax

Rankings

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Tax - Switzerland

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

PrimeTax displays a solid presence in taxation topics across Switzerland, acting for clients on the tax elements of corporate and capital markets transaction structuring. The team is relied upon by clients seeking to comply with tax regulations and to assess their tax risks, and offers further expertise in withholding tax, VAT and transfer pricing issues. It is also well placed to provide legal representation in tax audits and disputes.

Work Highlights

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  • PrimeTax acted for Swisscom on the tax aspects of its EUR10 billion EMTN programme, further to its acquisition of Vodafone Italia.

Strengths

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  • PrimeTax are proactive and provide timely, thorough and quality solutions. They have a multinational perspective and take a holistic approach in meeting the company's tax needs.

    Tax respondentGlobal
  • They are very professional in utilising all legal possibilities to achieve the best possible tax results for their clients.

    Tax respondentGlobal
  • PrimeTax have very thorough knowledge of local and international tax law, including suggestions that are practical in nature. We also always receive prompt and accurate replies.

    Tax respondentGlobal
  • One of the key strengths that distinguishes PrimeTax is their deep technical expertise, combined with a highly client-centric approach.

    Tax respondentGlobal
  • The PrimeTax team are very pragmatic, deliver a highly customer-centric service and go the extra mile for clients.

    Tax respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Nils Harbeke
    Band 4Nils Harbeke

    Nils Harbeke

    Nils Harbeke assists clients with transfer pricing mandates and the tax aspects of corporate transactions and relocations. He also advises on regulatory compliance with tax legislation.

    • We are very happy working with Nils Harbeke. He has always been competent and is able to articulate the regulatory impact of tax in an understandable manner.

      Tax respondentGlobal
    • Nils Harbeke has shown continuous commitment to understanding our business and assisting us with designing the optimal structure to meet our objectives.

      Tax respondentGlobal
    • Nils Harbeke consistently delivers high-quality tax and corporate advisory services.

      Tax respondentGlobal
    • Nils Harbeke is a very reliable person and an amazing tax lawyer with great know-how and a pragmatic approach.

      Tax respondentGlobal
    • Nils Harbeke is an amazing tax lawyer and a great adviser.

      Tax respondentGlobal

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