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Private Wealth Law

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

4
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.

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 respondent
High 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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High Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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Bruno Bächli
3
Bruno Bächli
Head of Private Wealth Law
3
Band 3
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.

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

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Michael Huber
5
Michael Huber
Head of Private Wealth Law
5
Band 5
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.

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Private Wealth Law
Bruno Bächli
3
Bruno Bächli
Head of Private Wealth Law
3
Band 3
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Michael Huber
5
Michael Huber
Head of Private Wealth Law
5
Band 5
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Members

Provided by Wenger Vieli Ltd.

Andreas Hünerwadel

Bignia Vieli

Blerina Ahmeti

Bruno Bächli

Bruno Bächli

Head of Department

Christoph Schmid

Dominik Bürgy

Joël Doswald

Lukas Groth

Manuela Staudenmann

Marco Cereghetti

Michael Huber

Michael Huber

Head of Department

Nicolas Bracher

Patrizia Castellazzi

Peter Altorfer

Stefan Müller

Tatjana Merz

Urs Landolf