Private Wealth Law
Switzerland
10 years ranked
INDIVIDUAL PROFILE
Claudia Suter
High Net Worth 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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High Net Worth
Practice Areas
Claudia Suter heads Homburger’s private clients team and is a partner in Homburger’s tax team. She advises private clients, family offices and entrepreneurs in connection with succession and estate planning, in particular in the areas of tax, inheritance and family law, as well as migration law. She further advises foundations on all tax issues that arise.
Career
Graduated Dr iur (2010) from University of St. Gallen. Certified Tax Expert in 2012. Partner of Homburger 2018.
Professional Memberships
In 2022, Claudia was admitted into the exclusive International Academy of Trust and Estate Law (TIAETL). Until September 2022, Claudia was the global chair of the Young International Fiscal Association Network.
Publications
Claudia Suter, "Erbschafts- und Schenkungssteuerrecht", Kommentar zum Schweizerischen Steuerrecht, 2. Auflage, Eds. Martin Zweifel, Michael Beusch, Silvia Hunziker, Basel 2026;
Claudia Suter, Alberto Lupoi, Andrea Ferraretti, Raffael Stoeckli, "Come cambia il trust svizzero", Ticino Welcome, No. 085, March – May 2025, Finanza / Speciale Trust, pp. 76-80;
Claudia Suter, Tobias Kaufmann, "Investitionen außerhalb Deutschlands – § 7 D. Schweiz", Beck'sches Handbuch Family Office, Eds. Dr. Florian Oppel, Dr. Heiko Jander-McAlister, Prof. Dr. Swen Oliver Bäuml; 2025;
Claudia Suter, Anja Konradi, "Utilising trusts in Swiss divorces?", Trust & Trustees, Vol. 30, No. 1, 2023, pp. 1-8;
Die Pauschalbesteuerung - Aktuelle Entwicklungen in Verwaltungspraxis und Rechtsprechung, Steuer Revue, 2/2021;
Commentation of §28-33 and §60-61, Erbschafts- und Schenkungssteuerrecht ESchStR (Kommentar zum Schweizerischen Steuerrecht), Helbing, 08/06/2020;
Speeches:
05/20/2025 Speech at TIAETL Annual Conference, Athens Greece, "Panel Family Office";
11/21/2024 Speech at St. Galler Erbrechtstagung, Marriott Hotel Zürich, "Steuern in der Erbteilung";
05/22/2024 Speech at TIAETL Annual Conference, Mayakoba Mexico, "Education for the Next Generation";
11/04/2020 Speech at IFF Seminar: St. Galler Seminar Entwicklung bei der Besteuerung von natürlichen Personen "Pauschalbesteuerung im In- und Ausland";
11/7_8/2019 Speech at IBA Conference Toronto "The New Era of Taxation" "Current issues in cross-border planning using trusts and foundations"
Education
University of St. Gallen
Dr. iur.
2010
University of St. Gallen
MA HSG
2006
Key sectors
Business and Professional ServicesFamily Offices and High Net WorthFinancial ServicesNot for Profit / Charity
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Private Wealth Law - Switzerland
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Individual Editorial
Claudia Suter draws on a wealth of experience handling international estate and succession planning matters for high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals. She is well regarded for her ability to handle extremely complex matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Claudia Suter is my go-to in Switzerland for non-contentious trust matters with a Zurich connection.
Private Wealth LawChambers High Net WorthClaudia Suter is a very good Swiss lawyer, and we enjoy working with her. She is very familiar with the Swiss tax regime and provides high-quality advice.
Private Wealth LawChambers High Net WorthClaudia consistently delivers a high level of service with notable sophistication and strong commercial awareness. Her expertise in succession and estate planning has been invaluable.
Private Wealth LawChambers High Net WorthClaudia Suter is a top specialist for tax-related questions, with excellent contacts. She is able to explain complex tax matters in a clear and accessible way and is outstanding in client relations.
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