LAWYER PROFILE

Jean-Blaise Eckert

Europe 2026

Lenz & Staehelin

Ranked in 1 practice area

Tax

Switzerland

20 years ranked

Contributions and articles

2 Global Practice Guides

About

Provided by Lenz & Staehelin

Practice Areas

Commercial and Contracts, Investigations, Private Clients, Tax

Career

Jean-Blaise Eckert is a partner based at our Geneva office, where he is head of the Tax group and widely regarded as one of Switzerland’s leading lawyers in tax and private client matters. He advises a number of multinational groups of companies, as well as HNWIs. Jean-Blaise is also the former Secretary General of the IFA and a frequent speaker at professional conferences on tax matters.

University of Neuchâtel (lic. iur., 1987), Admission to Neuchâtel Bar (1989), Berkeley University (MBA, 1991), Joined Lenz & Staehelin (1991), Certified Tax Expert (1994), Partner at Lenz & Staehelin (1999), Certified Specialist SBA Inheritance Law (2016)

Professional Memberships

Former Secretary General of the International Fiscal Association (IFA)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Tax - Switzerland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Jean-Blaise Eckert is highly esteemed for assisting clients with withholding tax advice and representing clients in tax disputes before the Swiss Supreme Court. He also advises clients on the tax aspects of restructurings and capital markets transactions.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Jean-Blaise Eckert has a great client approach and a strong understanding of what is needed, listening to our aims, delivering guidance and taking feedback on board.
TaxChambers European Guide
Jean-Blaise Eckert is a prestigious and renowned tax lawyer. He is easy to work with, friendly and takes a pragmatic approach.
TaxChambers European Guide