Tax
Switzerland
8 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Nils Harbeke
Europe 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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Practice Areas
Nils Harbeke has a particular strength in cross-border tax work and tax work for international clients, both inbound and outbound. Before becoming a partner at PrimeTax, Nils Harbeke headed the tax practice group of a large Swiss full service business law firm as a partner, and prior to that led a team of tax advisors at a Big Four company. Nils Harbeke is co-chair of the Tax Chapter of the Zurich Bar Association and regularly speaks at tax law seminars and publishes in tax law journals. Nils Harbeke is recognized in Chambers, Legal500, Who's Who Legal (Thought Leader) and Best Lawyers in Switzerland. Nils Harbeke was awarded for outstanding academic achievements - "Best 3" Swiss Certified Tax Experts graduates award; "Best 10 achieving law students" in his year of graduation.
Career
Partner at PrimeTax (2025). Partner at Pestalozzi (2015). Senior Manager at PwC, Financial Services / Tax (2011). Swiss Certified Tax Expert (2010). Senior Associate at Pestalozzi (2007). Bar admission (2004).
Professional Memberships
International Fiscal Association (IFA), Swiss and Zurich Bar Associations, EXPERTsuisse
Publications
https://www.primetax.ch/en/team/nils-harbeke/
Chambers Review
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Chambers European Guide
Tax - Switzerland
Band 4
Individual Editorial
Nils Harbeke assists clients with transfer pricing mandates and the tax aspects of corporate transactions and relocations. He also advises on regulatory compliance with tax legislation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Nils Harbeke has shown continuous commitment to understanding our business and assisting us with designing the optimal structure to meet our objectives.
TaxChambers European GuideWe are very happy working with Nils Harbeke. He has always been competent and is able to articulate the regulatory impact of tax in an understandable manner.
TaxChambers European GuideNils Harbeke consistently delivers high-quality tax and corporate advisory services.
TaxChambers European GuideNils Harbeke is a very reliable person and an amazing tax lawyer with great know-how and a pragmatic approach.
TaxChambers European GuideNils Harbeke is an amazing tax lawyer and a great adviser.
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