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VISCHER

Tax

Global Guide 2026 : Switzerland


VISCHER

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About

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VISCHER’s tax team provides advice on all aspects of corporate tax law including value added tax issues. The team also advises high net worth individuals in Switzerland and abroad with regard to succession issues and also in obtaining flat rate tax assessments in Switzerland.

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Tax - Switzerland

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

VISCHER is particularly active on corporate tax matters, advising on the tax aspects of M&A transactions. The law firm also has a broad practice assisting with issues relating to VAT, transfer pricing, stamp duty, income tax and withholding tax. Team members additionally act on tax matters involving social security and employee share option plans.

Work Highlights

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  • VISCHER advised Genedata on the tax elements related to its acquisition by Danaher Corporation.

Strengths

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  • The tax team at VISCHER take a practical, commercially focused approach to providing advice, always keeping an eye on the bigger picture and considering how the advice will affect the client.

    Tax respondentGlobal
  • VISCHER stand out for their creativity, willingness to assist clients, deep knowledge of applicable regulations and clear analytical thinking, with careful attention to protecting client interests.

    Tax respondentGlobal
  • VISCHER houses a straightforward, open-minded and pragmatic team who have good knowledge of cross-border questions.

    Tax respondentGlobal
  • You know you can trust VISCHER. The team works very thoroughly and is very good at analysing tax issues.

    Tax respondentGlobal
  • The lawyers at VISCHER combine a good understanding of client requirements with swift execution.

    Tax respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Nadia Tarolli Schmidt
    Band 3Nadia Tarolli Schmidt

    Nadia Tarolli Schmidt

    Nadia Tarolli Schmidt advises clients on tax issues regarding social security and employee incentive plans. She also acts on transfer pricing mandates and the tax aspects of corporate transactions.

    • Nadia Tarolli Schmidt provides very good cooperation on transactions and challenging projects.

      Tax respondentGlobal
    • Nadia Tarolli Schmidt is very competent and efficient in her work.

      Tax respondentGlobal
    • Nadia Tarolli Schmidt is an outstanding lawyer and tax expert in every respect.

      Tax respondentGlobal
    • Nadia Tarolli Schmidt is a very commercial and pragmatic lawyer.

      Tax respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Christoph Niederer
    Band 4Christoph Niederer

    Christoph Niederer

    Christoph Niederer assists clients with VAT issues, stamp duty, corporate income tax and withholding tax mandates. He additionally advises on securities transfer tax.
    • Christoph Niederer is technically competent and very responsive, delivering focused and pragmatic solutions.

      Tax respondentGlobal
    • Christoph Niederer is a competent lawyer who is pleasant to work with.

      Tax respondentGlobal
    • We can rely on Christoph Niederer. He delivers really good work and is pragmatic.

      Tax respondentGlobal
    • Christoph Niederer is my tax champion who adds a lot of value.

      Tax respondentGlobal
    • Christoph Niederer delivers excellent client service and pragmatic solutions.

      Tax respondentGlobal
  • Band 5Tobias Rohner
    Band 5Tobias Rohner

    Tobias Rohner

    Tobias Rohner is particularly active advising clients on transactional and contentious tax matters in Switzerland. He is also well versed in cross-border mandates involving tax planning.

    • Tobias Rohner has a clear understanding of his clients' needs and consistently provides the legal support required to achieve effective results.

      Tax respondentGlobal
    • Tobias Rohner provides clear, commercially practical advice to clients. He is very skilled at finding creative solutions, while maintaining a realistic outlook and addressing specific client issues.

      Tax respondentGlobal
    • Tobias Rohner has a good understanding of client requirements and creates tailor-made solutions.

      Tax respondentGlobal
    • Tobias Rohner is very clever and has a fast understanding of the issues.

      Tax respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at VISCHER (3)

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