About

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Schellenberg Wittmer’s Taxation Group consists of leading professionals, expert at providing our clients with specialized advice on all aspects of Swiss and international tax law, including issues such as double taxation and mutual assistance treaties.

Our tax partners are Swiss-certified tax experts who have extensive experience as senior members of international auditing firms or as in-house counsel of multinational finance companies. One of our partners was the head of the tax authority for the canton of Geneva. Our tax partners participate in various think tanks and academic institutions involved in the development of the tax legislation and practice, at both Swiss and international levels.

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Tax - Switzerland

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What the Team is Known For

Schellenberg Wittmer often acts for clients before the Swiss and other international tax authorities. The law firm has experience in taxation treaty matters and tax exemptions for charitable organisations. In addition, the tax team collaborates closely with the law firm's corporate and capital markets teams to advise on the tax aspects of transactions. Team members also assist with the tax consequences of internal reorganisations.

Work Highlights

  • Schellenberg Wittmer advised BNP Paribas on the tax implications of the placement of over 20 Swiss bond issuances.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael Nordin
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Michael Nordin
Head of Tax
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Band 2

Michael Nordin often represents clients before the Swiss tax authorities. He is particularly popular with clients from the financial services sector. He also assists with the tax elements of corporate transactions and internal restructurings, as well as withholding tax issues.

Michael Nordin has great Swiss tax expertise and practical knowledge.

Michael Nordin is a knowledgeable and professional lawyer.

We are very happy to work with Michael Nordin.

Jean-Frédéric Maraia
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Jean-Frédéric Maraia
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Jean-Frédéric Maraia assists clients with the tax aspects of corporate and capital markets mandates, with further expertise in tax rulings, transfer pricing matters and VAT issues.

Jean-Frédéric Maraia has a brilliant mind and is a very nice person.

Jean-Frédéric Maraia is a key tax lawyer in Geneva.

Jean-Frédéric Maraia combines great reactivity with a client-oriented approach.

Pietro Sansonetti
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Pietro Sansonetti
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Pietro Sansonetti represents clients in disputes with the tax authorities and advises on changes to tax legislation. He also has experience in matters involving tax treaties and the tax aspects of reorganisations.

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Michael Nordin
2
Michael Nordin
Head of Tax
2
Band 2
Jean-Frédéric Maraia
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Jean-Frédéric Maraia
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Band 3
Pietro Sansonetti
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Pietro Sansonetti
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Band 4

Members

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Guillaume Grisel

Jean-Frédéric Maraia

Jean-Frédéric Maraia

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Laïla Rochat

Michael Nordin

Michael Nordin

Head of Department

Roland Wild

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