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Walder Wyss offers private clients comprehensive advisory services. We provide support in relocating to or taking up residence in Switzerland and also in planning and setting up the appropriate structures. We evaluate the most suitable domestic and international arrangements, including foundations and trusts, and we develop bespoke solutions.

In corporate succession and estate planning we think long term and strive for sustainable solutions. Our aim is to ensure maximum international flexibility through early planning.

Our experts also advise private clients on matrimonial property law. We advise our private clients on all aspects of tax arrangements and tax planning. In connection with contested wills, inheritance and matrimonial property agreements, and estate administration, we represent our clients before Swiss courts or arbitral tribunals.

We adhere to high ethical standards in all our activities. As lawyers and tax advisors we therefore enjoy the confidence of numerous wealthy private clients as well as the tax authorities.

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What the Team is Known For

Walder Wyss has an esteemed private clients group that regularly advises high net worth clients, including entrepreneurs, families and their closely held businesses. Its expertise spans the full suite of private wealth matters, and it is sought after for its domestic and cross-border advice on relocation, succession planning and inheritance disputes, as well as Swiss charitable foundation and family office matters.

Strengths

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They have significant and impressive experience of handling high-value and complex cross-border matters. Their full-service team can also offer additional advice often required by private clients.

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Walder Wyss have a multi-discipline private client team who can provide comprehensive advice from different angles. They think globally and tailor their advice to their client's expectations.

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One of Walder Wyss' strengths is its collaborative approach. The attorneys work seamlessly together, leveraging their diverse skills and backgrounds to formulate effective strategies.

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The lawyers at Walder Wyss have excellent top-level expertise. They are some of Switzerland's leading private client lawyers.

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The team of attorneys at Walder Wyss demonstrate an exceptional depth of knowledge and expertise. They approach each case with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that nothing is overlooked.

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Notable Practitioners

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Kinga M. Weiss
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Kinga M. Weiss
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Kinga Weiss maintains a formidable reputation as a leading private client lawyer in Switzerland who frequently assists high net worth clients with complex Swiss and international estate disputes as well as inheritance, business succession and estate planning matters, among others.

Kinga Weiss is the person I always refer to when dealing with Swiss succession and legal planning. She is an outstanding professional as well as being knowledgeable and always up to date technically.

Kinga Weiss has excellent knowledge and a broad and long-standing experience in international cases. She is also very kind.

Kinga Weiss's advice is exceptional. She is one of a small group of leading private client professionals in Switzerland.

Kinga Weiss is a very technical lawyer but is also very good at calming others in tense moments.

Kinga Weiss is very persuasive and she knows how to handle complex cases. I consider her to be one of the best professionals for international-related matters.

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Philippe Pulfer
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Philippe Pulfer
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Geneva-based Philippe Pulfer receives praise for his knowledge of contentious and non-contentious private client matters, including trusts and common law issues.

The breadth of his knowledge is excellent. He understands how to deal with international clients in multiple jurisdictions and is an overall class professional act.

Philippe Pulfer is simply the best. He is very experienced, very capable and excellent in front of clients when handling difficult or sensitive issues.

Philippe is a strong, extremely bright and experienced individual for private client tax matters. He has really strong knowledge of the structuring side and identifying and implementing strategies.

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Olivier Sigg
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Olivier Sigg
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Geneva-based Olivier Sigg is a respected private client practitioner who handles contentious and non-contentious trust, estate and succession matters, including charitable planning and relocation issues.

Olivier Sigg is affable, charming to deal with and knowledgeable in the Swiss space. He's personable with clients, has attention to detail and makes sure clients get good service too.

Olivier Sigg is very prominent and is a great lawyer for cross-border work. He is also very approachable and commercial.

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Fouad Sayegh
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Fouad Sayegh
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Fouad Sayegh is a well-regarded lawyer who advises wealthy families on a range of estate planning, wealth structuring, charitable planning and relocation matters.

Fouad Sayegh has a lot of experience and is a good lawyer.

Fouad Sayegh is a very good tax lawyer both for contentious and non-contentious matters. He is very involved in the private client market.

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Robert Desax
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Robert Desax specialises in national and international taxation, advising private clients on estate and wealth planning and the tax implications of cross-border structures. He also has experience in double tax treaties, Swiss withholding tax refunds, trust taxation and the relocation of individuals and businesses to Switzerland.

Robert Desax is very approachable and competent.

Robert Desax is a very sensitive advisor. He is super knowledgeable and knows about private wealth.

Robert Desax has good and deep knowledge of tax issues. He has a broad view, good experience in international cases and is just a nice guy.

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Kinga M. Weiss
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Kinga M. Weiss
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Philippe Pulfer
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Philippe Pulfer
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Olivier Sigg
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Olivier Sigg
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Fouad Sayegh
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Fouad Sayegh
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Robert Desax
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