Tax | Global

Bär & Karrer retains its leading position in the market, with particular strength in tax issues related to M&A transactions, acting on both the buy and sell sides alongside colleagues from the law firm's market-leading corporate team. Lawyers in the firm's Geneva and Zürich offices also assist clients with VAT matters before the Swiss tax authorities, mutual agreement procedures and social security proceedings. The team additionally advises clients on the tax aspects of financing matters and internal reorganisations.

Homburger frequently acts for domestic and international companies on the tax structuring aspects of high-value and cross-border M&A transactions, often working alongside the law firm's esteemed corporate team. The law firm is also highly regarded for representing clients before the Swiss authorities. Team members further assist clients with the tax aspects of capital markets and banking mandates, as well as acting on the tax neutrality of internal reorganisations and relocations to Switzerland.

Loyens & Loeff often assists clients with the tax structuring aspects of corporate transactions and reorganisations. The law firm also has experience in matters such as the taxation of employee incentive schemes, VAT, stamp duty, transfer pricing and withholding tax mandates. The team regularly works closely with the law firm's offices in the Benelux region.

Niederer Kraft Frey's tax team has a strong focus on assisting clients with the tax structuring of transactions, frequently working alongside the law firm's capital markets department. The law firm also advises on the tax consequences of corporate and investment fund transactions. Team members have additional experience acting for high net worth individuals, as well as the handling of VAT questions.

OBERSON ABELS is an impressive tax boutique with a strong presence across the French-speaking part of Switzerland. The law firm advises on the tax aspects of M&A and project financing transactions, as well as general corporate tax issues. OBERSON ABELS handles tax-related disputes and exchange of information matters, particularly with other European countries. The law firm also assists with VAT and customs matters and has additional expertise in real estate taxation.

Schellenberg Wittmer often acts for clients before the Swiss and other international tax authorities. The law firm has experience in taxation treaty matters and tax exemptions for charitable organisations. In addition, the tax team collaborates closely with the law firm's corporate and capital markets teams to advise on the tax aspects of transactions. Team members also assist with the tax consequences of internal reorganisations.

Walder Wyss's tax team often collaborates with its corporate and capital markets colleagues to assist clients with the tax structuring of transactions. The law firm also advises clients on tax allocation and the tax issues pertaining to business relocations. Team members additionally act for clients in tax disputes.

Baker McKenzie assists clients with contentious and non-contentious matters involving transfer pricing and VAT topics. The law firm also advises clients on the tax aspects of employee incentive schemes and corporate transactions. The team works closely with the law firm's global network of offices to assist with multi-jurisdictional matters.

CMS often assists clients with the tax consequences of transactions, restructurings and financing matters. Team members have further experience in income tax mandates, tax exemption queries and tax audits. The law firm is also well versed in representing clients in contentious matters before the Swiss authorities.

Bratschi is strongly recognised for its prowess and activity in the Swiss tax field. The team advises on the tax aspects of corporate transactions as well as tax planning pertaining to relocations and restructurings. The lawyers have further experience representing clients in tax litigation.

Pestalozzi acts on the tax structuring aspects of cross-border acquisitions and restructurings. The law firm represents financial institutions, as well as clients from the telecoms and pharmaceutical sectors. The team also advises clients on transfer pricing and tax allocation questions. Team members have experience in contentious matters and in assisting with compliance questions.

VISCHER is particularly active on corporate tax matters, advising on the tax aspects of M&A transactions. The law firm also has a broad practice assisting with issues relating to VAT, transfer pricing, stamp duty, income tax and withholding tax. Team members additionally act on tax matters involving social security and employee share option plans.

Kellerhals Carrard displays commendable activity in advising on the tax structuring aspects of corporate transactions and reorganisations for both international and domestic clients, including those in the financial services and life sciences sectors. The department attracts additional mandates from investment firms and private individuals. The team offers further assistance with double tax treaties, transfer pricing, withholding tax matters and tax audits.

MME Legal | Tax | Compliance assists both Swiss and international clients with the tax structuring of M&A transactions and VAT matters. The team is well equipped to represent its clients before Swiss tax authorities in tax rulings, and offers further skill in transfer pricing issues, tax audits and compliance.

Riedweg & Partner offers extensive advice on the tax aspects of complex restructurings, as well as M&A and capital market transactions. The team's offering is complemented by skills in transfer pricing, tax compliance and tax litigation. The law firm is sought after by clients in the pharmaceutical, insurance and natural resources sectors.