LAWYER PROFILE

Susanne Liebel-Kotz

Europe 2026

Baker McKenzie

Ranked in 1 practice area

Tax

Switzerland

2 years ranked

About

Provided by Baker McKenzie

Practice Areas

Susanne Liebel-Kotz is a partner in the Baker McKenzie Zurich office. She has more than 10 years’ experience in the fields of international tax planning and M&A.

Susanne is a member of the Firm’s Global Tax and Real Estate practice groups. She is a frequent speaker in seminars and other events regarding various taxation issues, particularly in relation to international taxation. Susanne is also a lecturer in the fields of international and real estate taxation.

In addition to be admitted to practice in Germany in 2012, Susanne is also a certified tax expert (Eidg. Dipl. Steuerexperte, Switzerland), gaining this qualification in 2019 after becoming a certified tax adviser in 2015 and a specialist lawyer in tax law in the same year.

Clients say that “Susanne Liebel-Kotz is technically strong in Swiss and German tax law; pragmatic and solution oriented,” and that “She can quickly familiarize herself with new topics and always gives quick feedback.”

Professional Memberships

Member, International Fiscal Association (IFA)

Member, ExpertSuisse

Education

State of Bavaria

University of Augsburg

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Tax - Switzerland

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Susanne Liebel-Kotz advises on a broad range of matters, including the tax structuring of M&A transactions, transfer pricing and VAT issues.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Susanne Liebel-Kotz is always solution-oriented, reliable and responsive. She also has fantastic technical skills and the ability to explain complex topics in simple terms.
TaxChambers European Guide
Susanne Liebel-Kotz is very fast and pragmatic.
TaxChambers European Guide
Susanne Liebel-Kotz is excellent in every aspect.
TaxChambers European Guide