Tax
Switzerland
10 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Michael Barrot
Europe 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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Practice Areas
Michael A. Barrot graduated from the University of Bern in 2002, was admitted to the Zurich Bar in 2005 and joined a renowned law firm in Zurich as an associate in the same year. In 2007 he received his Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of California, Los Angeles, and became a Certified Tax Expert in 2010. In April 2014 he joined Bratschi as a certified tax expert and partner.
Michael A. Barrot advises on national and international tax law, corporate and commercial law and assists companies in particular with restructuring, international relocations, real estate and capital market transactions as well as employee participation programmes. He also advises Swiss and foreign private clients on tax issues relating to asset structuring and succession planning as well as national tax proceedings before the tax authorities.
Head of the Practice Group Taxation
Member of the Industry Group Financial Services and Insurances
Admitted to the Swiss Bar since 2005.
Career
Partner at Bratschi Ltd., Zurich since 2014
Senior Associate, Bär & Karrer, Zurich (2002-2014)
Professional Memberships
Swiss Bar Association (SAV)
Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
Swiss Institute of Certified Accountants and Tax Consultants
International Fiscal Association (IFA)
International Bar Association (IBA)
Publications
- Popular initiative for a Swiss-wide inheritance and gift tax: what is going on in Switzerland? - MichaelBarrot and Roland Böhi, Zurich November 2024
- «Für eine soziale Klimapolitik – steuerlich gerecht finanziert (Initiative für eine Zukunft)»: was ist da los in der Schweiz? - Michael Barrot and Roland Böhi, Zurich Nnovember 2024
- Switzerland - Corporate Acquisitions and Mergers - Michael Barrot together with Elisa Aliotta, Reto Arpagaus,
Claudio Bazzi, Adrian Bieri, Kurt Blickenstorfer, Nicola Corvi, Tobias Herren, Barbara Jecklin, Cédric Jenoure, Florian S. Jörg, Harald Maag, Martin Moser, Daniel Mosimann, Thomas Peter, Pascal Rüedi, Thomas Schönenberger, Christian Wind and Sascha Wohlgemuth in: Begg Peter F.C. (ed.), International Handbook - Corporate Acquisitions and Mergers, The Netherlands 2024. This is a reprint from the «International Handbook – Corporate Acquisitions and Mergers: Switzerland», published by Wolters Kluwer, The Netherlands 2024, with the permission of Kluwer Law International. Copyright: Bratschi Ltd., 2024
- Switzerland - Corporate Acquisitions and Mergers - Michael Barrot together with Elisa Aliotta, Reto Arpagaus, Claudio Bazzi, Adrian Bieri, Kurt Blickenstorfer, Nicola Corvi, Ion Eglin, Tobias Herren, Barbara Jecklin, Cédric Jenoure, Florian S. Jörg, Harald Maag, Martin Moser, Daniel Mosimann, Thomas Peter, Pascal Rüedi, Thomas Schönenberger, Christian Wind and Sascha Wohlgemuth in: Begg Peter F.C. (ed.), International Handbook - Corporate Acquisitions and Mergers, The Netherlands 2022. This is a reprint from the «International Handbook – Corporate Acquisitions and Mergers: Switzerland», published by Wolters Kluwer, The Netherlands 2020,
with the permission of Kluwer Law International. Copyright: Bratschi Ltd., 2022
- Zuständigkeitsregeln bei der Quellenbesteuerung des Erwerbseinkommens: Urteil des Bundesgerichts vom 30. April 2020 (2C_713/2019) - Michael Barrot and Pascal Zgraggen in: Zuger Steuer Praxis Nr. 75, December 2020
- Switzerland - Corporate Acquisitions and Mergers - Michael Barrot together with Elisa Aliotta, Reto Arpagaus, Adélaïde Babey, Claudio Bazzi, Adrian Bieri, Kurt Blickenstorfer, Walter Boss, Myriam Dannacher, Ion Eglin, Tobias Herren, Barbara Jecklin, Cédric Jenoure, Florian S. Jörg, Harald Maag, Stefanie Monge, Martin Moser, Daniel Mosimann, Thomas Peter, Pascal Rüedi, Thomas Schönenberger, Alain Villard, Christian Wind, Sascha Wohlgemuth and Pascal Zgraggen in: Begg Peter F.C. (ed.), International Handbook - Corporate Acquisitions and Mergers, The Netherlands 2020. This is a reprint from the «International Handbook – Corporate Acquisitions and Mergers: Switzerland», published by Wolters Kluwer, The Netherlands 2020, with the permission of Kluwer Law International. Copyright: Bratschi Ltd., 2020
Personal
Member of the Employers' Advisory Board of ExpertSuisse (2016)
Education
Certified Tax Expert
2014 - 2014
University of California, Los Angeles
LL.M.
2007 - 2007
University of Berne
lic.iur.
2002 - 2002
Awards
Recommended for «Tax»
Chambers Europe
2025
Recommended for «Tax»
Chambers Global
2025
Recommended for «Coporate Tax»
Who's Who Legal Switzerland
2024
Recommended for «Tax»
Legal500
2024
Recommended for «Tax»
Legal500
2023
Recommended for «Tax»
Legal500
2023
Highly recommended for «Switzerland - Best Law Firms for Corporate Tax - 2023»
Leaders League
2023
Recommended for «Tax»
Legal500
2022
Recommended for «Tax»
Chambers Europe
2022
Recommended for «Tax»
Cambers Global
2022
Highly recommended for «Switzerland - Best Law Firms for Corporate Tax - 2022»
Leaders League
2022
Recommended for «Tax»
Legal500
2021
Recommended for «Tax»
Chambers Europe
2021
Recommended for «Tax»
Chambers Global
2021
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Chambers European Guide
Tax - Switzerland
Band 4
Individual Editorial
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Michael Barrot is extremely responsive and knowledgeable, with a good understanding of the inner workings of each canton's tax authority.
TaxChambers European GuideHe is strong at understanding sophisticated concepts, but is even stronger at delivering practical solutions and understandable communication.
TaxChambers European GuideMichael Barrot is very knowledgeable and has a great service mindset. He goes the extra mile.
TaxChambers European GuideMichael Barrot is our go-to person at Bratschi.
TaxChambers European GuideWe are very happy with his advice and service.
TaxChambers European Guide
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