LAWYER PROFILE

Maurus Winzap

Europe 2026

Walder Wyss Ltd

Ranked in 1 practice area

Tax

Switzerland

17 years ranked

Contributions and articles

2 Global Practice Guides

About

Provided by Walder Wyss Ltd

Practice Areas

Maurus’ practice covers all areas of domestic and international corporate taxation. He acts for a broad range of corporate clients, and has developed significant expertise in planning and advising on M&A and private equity transactions, financings, corporate restructurings, relocations, capital market transactions, collective investment schemes and management incentive programs.

Career

University of Zurich (1997); University of Virginia (LL.M. 2002); Swiss certified tax expert (2004). Joined Walder Wyss in 2002, became a partner in 2009.

Professional Memberships

Maurus is a member of the Executive Committee of the International Fiscal Association and of the Executive Board of the Swiss Tax Law Association.

Personal

Born in 1972.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Tax - Switzerland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Maurus Winzap plays a leading role in advising clients on the tax consequences of corporate and capital markets transactions, as well as on financing rounds.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Maurus Winzap is the reason we always turn to Walder Wyss first. His judgement, reliability and understanding of our needs make him a true ten out of ten for us.
TaxChambers European Guide
Maurus is a very strong tax lawyer who is extremely responsive. He is always focused on the client’s needs and the commercial background of the project, providing creative solutions to complex issues.
TaxChambers European Guide
Maurus Winzap has been our steady and most trusted lead for a long time. He is always focused, insightful, honest and very solution-driven.
TaxChambers European Guide
Maurus Winzap is really great at holding clients' hands though complex tax structuring matters.
TaxChambers European Guide