Private Wealth Law
High Net Worth Guide 2023 : Switzerland
Band 1
About
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.
Ranked Individuals at
Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Switzerland
Members
Provided by Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Head of Department
Head of Department
Grisel Guillaume
Wuest Grégoire
Industries
Provided by Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Administration of trust and estates
Art-related legal advice and support to art institutions, collectors, artists, galleries, art dealers, auction houses and insurers on the entire range
Estate planning and structuring of private wealth and business assets
Family office establishment and governance and related regulatory advice
Governance structures (including family constitutions) for the efficient transfer of wealth and control of family businesses
Immigration: residency planning and relocation, pre-immigration restructuring, tax ruling negotiations and marital property and estate planning
Inheritance disputes: complex national and international trust and estates litigation matters
Legal advice on acquisition, sale and financing of unique assets such as real estate, yachts and private jets
Philanthropy: establishment, governance and management of charitable organisations and all issues related to philanthropic giving