High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Switzerland
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Our Private Wealth Group covers the full range of contentious and non-contentious private wealth legal issues. We are highly skilled in advising individuals and families in their planning and structuring of private wealth and business assets, wealth preservation, continuity of family businesses and smooth succession. We advise and represent individuals, families and closely-held family businesses, banks, family offices and trust companies in estate and inheritance planning, and in disputes and litigation. We work in close collaboration with our firm’s tax, banking, corporate and real estate practice groups.
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Schellenberg Wittmer has wide-ranging expertise in wealth structuring and preservation matters and frequently acts for clients in both cross-border estate planning and inheritance disputes. The firm advises affluent individuals, families and closely held businesses, as well as family offices, banks and trust companies. The firm is also able to draw on the expertise of its tax, banking, corporate and real estate groups.
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Schellenberg Wittmer is highly approachable, explains options clearly, and calibrates advice to stage and budget while staying laser-focused on outcomes.
Schellenberg Wittmer stands out by putting clients first and offering practical, effective solutions. It combines deep legal expertise with a clear understanding of clients' individual needs.
Schellenberg Wittmer has a very competent team who are very responsive, with partners covering all legal aspects within the firm.
Schellenberg Wittmer has a highly educated law team, with a very international approach.
Schellenberg Wittmer is able to quickly and thoroughly process complex issues and classify them legally.
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Bernard Vischer is brilliant.
Andrea Dorjee-Good is an expert in her field. She's a role model with great responsiveness.
Andrea is a highly intelligent solicitor with a quick mind. She always thinks cases through to the end, drawing on her sound expertise, creativity and perseverance. She is very pleasant to deal with.
Andrea Dorjee-Good is always a pleasure to work with.
Andrea Dorjee-Good is a fantastic lawyer.
David is the most brilliant lawyer I have met in this field. He has passion in regard to trusts and trans-generational wealth issues.
David is a very good lawyer, a very competent speaker at conferences and good with clients. He is very well known in Switzerland, particularly in the Geneva area.
David Wallace Wilson’s availability and client service were unmatched. He immediately grasped a complex matter and was not afraid to tackle issues head on.
Christian Girod is excellent.
Guillaume Grisel advises ultra-high net worth cross-border families on wealth management matters. Grisel advises clients on a broad spectrum of matters, including relocation and pre-immigration planning, trust structuring and private client tax affairs.
Guillaume Grisel brings big-picture judgement, deep listening and a diplomatic style that unlocks agreement fast. This is paired with best-in-class, white-glove service delivered with a human touch and humour.
Guillaume Grisel has an excellent understanding and awareness of the trust business, but also the legal side of the issues.
Guillaume Grisel is a very good listener. His advice and comments and way of proceeding are very sound and pragmatic.
Private Wealth Law
Head of Private Wealth Law
Private Wealth Law
Private Wealth Law
Private Wealth Law
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Grisel Guillaume
Wuest Grégoire
Bernard Vischer
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