Private Wealth Law
Switzerland
2 years ranked
Provided by Lenz & Staehelin
Private Clients, International Trusts and Companies, Banking and Regulatory, Regulation of Trustees and Asset Managers, Automatic Exchange of Financial Information, International Tax and Estate Planning, Charitable Institutions, Contract and Commercial
Alexander Greter is a partner who advises banks and other financial services providers and fiduciaries, as well as Swiss and foreign private clients. In particular, his expertise lies in international trust law, the regulation of financial products, services and institutions, including anti-money laundering regulation, and the automatic exchange of financial information such as FATCA and the Common Reporting Standard. Alexander also regularly advises on estate planning and matters concerning charitable foundations, tax law, and general commercial and corporate law.
University of Zurich (lic. iur., 2006), King's College London (LL.M., 2007), Swiss Bar Admission (2009), Joined Lenz & Staehelin (2009), Swiss Certified Tax Expert (2015), Counsel at Lenz & Staehelin (2017), Partner at Lenz & Staehelin (2020)
International Fiscal Association (IFA), Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
Greter A., Kommentar zu Art. 2 Abs. 3, Art. 2 Abs. 3 lit. a und Art. 2a GwG, in: Hsu/Flühmann (eds.), Basler Kommentar Geldwäschereigesetz, 1st edition, Basel 2021
Greter A., Exemptions for Trustee and Portfolio Managers under FinIA, in: CapLaw 4/2020, 5-10
Barmes M., Vijverberg L., Breitenstein S., Greter A., Relevant changes for trustees in final ordinance of the Financial Institutions Act, Lenz & Staehelin Update Newsflash, November 2019
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Alexander Greter is a partner who advises private clients and financial services companies on trusts, tax planning and family offices. He has a busy and well-regarded practice in private wealth law.
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Alexander Greter is very pragmatic and is super smart. He is really good at understanding the different laws in jurisdictions. His understanding of international differences is impressive.
Alexander Greter is a great contact to have in Switzerland. He is very easy to speak to, clever and has an incredible wealth of experience.
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