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Wenger Vieli Ltd.

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : Switzerland

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Wenger Vieli Ltd.

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About

Provided by Wenger Vieli Ltd.

We assist our clients with estate planning, probate and litigation in succession matters. We are in a position to offer these services thanks to our extensive experience and a thorough understanding of the particular situation of the individual concerned and the family dynamics involved.

Our services include specifically:

  • Estate Planning
  • Corporate succession planning
  • Advance care directives and living wills
  • Wills, prenuptial agreements/marriage contracts and inheritance contracts
  • Executions of wills
  • Administration of estate and representation of heirs
  • Inter vivos transfers of assets and gifts
  • Litigation in succession matters, in particular concerning
  • Requests for information from co-heirs and third parties (such as banks)
  • Invalidity of wills (e.g., due to lack of capacity of judgment)
  • Reduction (assertion of compulsory portions of the estate)
  • Division of estate/lot formation
  • Establishment and supervision of (charitable) foundations
  • Assumption of mandates on the board of trustees
  • Tax planning
  • Other services for family offices

Chambers Review

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Private Wealth Law - Switzerland

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Wenger Vieli is held in high regard for its capable handling of domestic and international private client matters, drawing on broad expertise in asset planning as well as related component practice areas such as tax, real estate, corporate, regulatory and dispute resolution. It has a particular focus on advising high net worth entrepreneurs.
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Strengths

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  • The team have a global network and they offer a fast and accurate service. They are always able to find a solution regardless of situation, jurisdiction or level of complexity.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Wenger Vieli provides high-end technical and legal support. They are accurate and timely and show teamwork at its best.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Bruno Bächli
    Bruno Bächli

    Bruno Bächli

    Bruno Bächli is highly adept at tax issues in connection with asset structuring, estate planning and inheritance matters.

    • Bruno Bächli has great experience and has a good grasp of Swiss tax rules, particularly for private clients.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Bruno Bächli has an incredible work ethic and skills. He is a great individual to work with.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Michael Huber
    Michael Huber

    Michael Huber

    Michael Huber is a recognised inheritance law specialist that handles estate and succession planning, as well as foundation and contentious private client matters.
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Ranked Individuals at Wenger Vieli Ltd. (2)

Switzerland

Members

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  • Joël Doswald

  • Tatjana Merz

  • Patrizia Castellazzi

  • Stefan Müller

  • Blerina Ahmeti

  • Peter Altorfer

  • Nicolas Bracher

    Head of Department

  • Dominik Bürgy

  • Andreas Hünerwadel

  • Bignia Vieli

  • Marco Cereghetti

  • Urs Landolf

  • Christoph Schmid

  • Lukas Groth

  • Manuela Staudenmann

  • Bruno Bächli

    Head of Department

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  • Michael Huber

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