Bär & Karrer Ltd.‘s tax practice, described by one client as ‘almost unrivalled when it comes to technical excellence, superb service and high-end clients,’ is jointly led by transactional tax specialist Susanne Schreiber and Daniel Bader, who advises clients on the tax optimisation of their assets and succession plans. The group advises on corporate and private client taxation, with expertise spanning M&A, financing, capital markets and international structuring matters. Raoul Stocker, Paolo Bottini, Christoph Suter, Ruth Bloch-Riemer, Cyrill Diefenbacher, Matthias Bizzarro and Hanna Brozzo contribute knowledge across transfer pricing, VAT, pensions, and cross-border matters.

Homburger's tax practice, led by Reto Heuberger, is recognised for its breadth of expertise across domestic and cross-border mandates. The firm has been described by one client as 'combining rigorous tax analysis with pragmatic and innovative solutions, which ensures a highly efficient and reliable service.' The team advises corporations, financial institutions and private clients on tax planning, M&A structuring and reorganisations. Heuberger himself specialises in corporate and family office taxation, Stefan Oesterhelt focuses on international tax matters, including litigation, and Dieter Grünblatt advises on capital markets and private equity taxation, supported by Laetitia Fracheboud's international tax expertise.

The tax practice at Lenz & Staehelin is jointly led by Jean-Blaise Eckert and Pascal Hinny. Eckert advises multinational groups and HNWIs on tax and inheritance matters and frequently represents clients before Swiss tax authorities, while Hinny focuses on international tax planning, M&A, restructurings and tax litigation. The team includes Floran Ponce, who advises banks and corporates on transactional and regulatory tax issues, and Rébecca Dorasamy, who specialises in cross-border restructurings, dispute resolution and global estate planning.

The tax team at Niederer Kraft Frey Ltd is led by Thomas Graf and handles corporate tax structuring, litigation, capital markets and HNW client planning. Graf has expertise in financial services, private equity, venture capital and taxation of sports organisations and HNWIs. Markus Kronauer focuses on capital markets, bank financing, real estate and wealth tax matters. Daniela Schmucki specialises in global tax law for corporate and individual clients. Christina Rinne specialises in VAT, customs and international trade taxation. Sven Kälin, dual-certified in both tax and social security, advises corporates and individuals alike, while Morgan Boëffard, who assists private clients with their personal and corporate tax arrangements, was promoted to partner in January 2025.

Noted by a client for combining 'top technical expertise with an unusually strong personal commitment,' the Walder Wyss Ltd. tax team is led by Maurus Winzap, who advises corporates and financial sector clients on the tax aspects of M&A, private equity, financings, corporate restructurings, relocations and capital markets transactions. Thomas Meister focuses on structured finance, corporate restructurings, M&A, real estate, and tax controversies, while Fabienne Limacher advises on cross-border business structures, real estate, M&A and employee incentive plans. Robert Desax specialises in tax disputes, estate and wealth planning, and cross-border matters.

One client praises Baker McKenzie Switzerland SA‘s tax team for its ‘strategic thinking, reliability and dedication.’ The practice is led by Kilian Perroulaz, who advises on the legal aspects of M&A and is particularly experienced in corporate restructuring, tax planning and general tax law for domestic and international clients. A key part of the team, Susanne Liebel-Kotz, is recognised for her strength in both Swiss and German tax law, assisting with M&A and real estate tax matters. With recent additions of Sylvain Godinet who arrived in November 2024 from PONCET TURRETTINI Avocats and Raphaël Matthys, formerly of PwC Switzerland, in January 2025, the firm continues to strengthen its expertise across international tax, M&A, reorganisations, and tax accounting.

The tax team at CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. has a focus on corporate and private client advisory, cross-border M&A, finance, VAT and estate planning. Mark Cagienard and Andrio Orler co-head the practice, advising prominent domestic and international clients. Sarah Busca Bonvin handles complex corporate and individual tax matters, leveraging her prior experience in Geneva’s tax administration. David Hürlimann covers corporate tax, executive compensation, and HNW client planning. Julien Witzig, promoted to partner in January 2025, further strengthens the team’s capacity in tax structuring and advisory.

One client praises Loyens & Loeff‘s Swiss tax team for providing ‘an all-inclusive package that covers every tax-related need, excelling in tax planning and structuring while leveraging a deep understanding of each client’s business.’ The practice is co-led by Beat Baumgartner, Swiss managing partner and an expert in cross-border tax structuring and Pillar 2 strategy, and Fabian Sutter, who specialises in transfer pricing and M&A tax frameworks.

MLL Legal's tax team is co-led by Thomas Nabholz and Arnaud Martin, who together bring experience in corporate, private and international taxation. Nabholz has strength in cross-border tax structuring, tax litigation and financial services taxation, frequently advising on M&A and regulatory-driven transactions. Martin focuses on international corporate tax, VAT, and wealth structuring for HNWIs and families. The team is increasingly tasked with advising on digital economy and DLT-related tax matters.

MME Legal | Tax | Compliance‘s tax department, co-led by Andreas Müller and Thomas Linder, provides comprehensive advice across all areas of Swiss and international tax law, including corporate and transactional tax, transfer pricing, VAT and private client taxation. The team has expertise in cross-border structuring and tax litigation, offering multi-jurisdictional advice through global collaborations. The firm also stands out in the fields of fintech, blockchain and cryptocurrency taxation. The practice is further supported by specialists Samuel Bussmann, Marcel R. Jung, Peter Brülisauer and Walter Frei.

OBERSON ABELS SA's tax group, led by Pierre-Marie Glauser, advises individuals and corporate clients on a range of Swiss and international taxation challenges. The team draws on the expertise of former tax authority members and clients benefit from the group's expertise across areas such as personal, corporate and transactional tax. The team also includes Xavier Oberson, Jérôme Meyer, and Alexandre Faltin, with Alejandro Maniewicz Wins and Emily Meller both promoted to partner in January and July 2025 respectively.

Pestalozzi‘s tax department is led by Jonas Sigrist, a Swiss certified tax expert and attorney who advises international and domestic clients on a range of tax matters, with particular expertise in structuring cross-border M&A transactions and corporate reorganisations. The firm acts for a client roster that includes multinationals and SMEs across the life sciences, commodities and financial services. Formerly of EY Law AG, Remo Keller joined the partnership in February 2025, following Nils Harbeke‘s departure in December 2024, strengthening the firm’s capacity to advise on both corporate and individual taxation. At associate level, Karen Gisler is a name to note.

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd's tax team, described by a client as having 'great knowledge of tax legislation and administrative practices' and being 'super responsive,' is led by Jean-Frédéric Maraia in Geneva, whose expertise spans corporate transactional taxes and VAT, and Michael Nordin in Zurich, whose focus lies in taxes levied on the financial sector. The team advises on cross-border private wealth matters, banking and finance transactions and real estate mandates spanning multiple industries and jurisdictions. Laïla Rochat joined the partnership in March 2025, advising on restructuring and finance transaction taxes, while Roland Wild is called upon by banks, asset managers and insurers requiring tax-related assistance. The team is supported by Pietro Sansonetti, Danielle Hostettler, and Arthur Magnin.

Tax Partner AG provides advice across all areas of Swiss and international taxation, including corporate, transactional, real estate and financial services tax, VAT and customs, individual taxation, compliance and tax litigation. Key specialists include Natalie Dini, with expertise in corporate planning, restructurings, trusts, and foundations; Stephanie Eichenberger, focused on transactional and real estate tax and litigation; Monika Bieri, who leads on transfer pricing; Alberto Lissi in banking and finance tax; René Matteotti, whose practice spans corporate and indirect taxation as well as tax litigation; and Laurent Lattmann, an expert in indirect taxation. The team is further supported by Stephan Pfenninger, who has considerable experience in domestic and international tax law.

VISCHER's tax department is led by Christoph Niederer and Tobias F. Rohner in Zurich, both of whom have expertise in corporate and transactional tax matters and Nadia Tarolli Schmidt in Basel, whose practice spans criminal tax law and issues stemming from restructurings and cross-border relocations. The team is distinguished by its strong tax disputes and litigation before Swiss tax authorities and the Federal Supreme Court, and the group also advises on VAT, corporate, and cross-border matters, as well as private client work for UHNWIs and family offices. The team includes Patrik Fisch and Adrian Briner, both with transactional and advisory experience.

ADB Altorfer Duss & Beilstein is recognised for its expertise across corporate, international and private client taxation, including related litigation. The practice includes standout figures such as corporate tax specialist Fabian Duss and Pascal Taddei, Andreas Helbing, who is particularly adept at handling multi-jurisdictional tax matters, Jürg Altdorfer, a specialist in both corporate tax and social security matters, and Urs Zeltner, noted for his expertise both corporate, restructuring and individual taxation.

Aegis Partners LLC‘s practice provides advice on corporate, entrepreneurial and private wealth tax matters. Led by corporate, transactional tax and transfer pricing specialist Joseph Merhai in Geneva, the team includes Laurent Schenker, who focuses on structuring and compliance, and Thomas Pasquier, managing associate since January 2025, who counsels established businesses, start-ups and private clients on their tax affairs. The team supports a client roster of VC firms, private equity investors and international families.

Bratschi Ltd's tax department advises on a wide breath of Swiss and international tax law, including in relation to corporate restructurings, international relocations, real estate and capital market transactions and employee participation programmes. Practice head Michael Barrot provides guidance on corporate and private client tax matters, including succession planning and national tax proceedings. The team also includes Cédric-Olivier Jenoure, experienced in cross-border investments and criminal tax law; Sascha Wohlgemuth, who advises on mergers, acquisitions and wealth planning; and Roland Böhi, a specialist in corporate, M&A, real estate and HNWI tax services.

Kellerhals Carrard‘s tax team, led by Serge Migy, is recognised for its ‘out of the box thinking’ and ‘innovative entrepreneurial mindset.’ Migy himself advises on transactional taxes and liabilities arising out of restructurings, while the team advises on national and international matters, including M&A, corporate restructurings, financings, relocations and tax rulings. Giovanni Stucchi focuses on general tax planning and cross-border matters, in addition to assisting with restructuring measures. In January 2025, Kerim Tbaishat and Angelica M. Schwarz joined the partnership, both bringing experience from their previous roles at Voser Rechtsanwälte KlG and Bär & Karrer Ltd. Regina Schlup Guignard departed the firm in July 2025.

Ludwig + Partner Ltd. is a boutique corporate and commercial firm with expertise in tax planning and advisory matters, particularly for small and mid-cap clients in Switzerland and western Europe. The tax team is led by Beatrice Van der Haegen, who advises on the tax optimisation of succession plans and restructuring measures, and Thomas Ziegler, whose practice spans corporate and real estate taxation. Daniel Dillier brings further knowledge of M&A and real estate tax matters, while Karolina Dobry Oesch is noted for her work in inheritance law, as well as estate and succession planning. Hubertus Ludwig advises on both domestic and international tax law, alongside a broad range of general business law matters.

Riedweg & Partner AG's tax practice is grounded in 'a blend of decades of experience, strong relationships with Swiss tax authorities and up-to-date technical skills.' The team is co-headed by Peter Riedweg, Céline Martin and Laurent Riedweg, who between them cover international tax structuring, complex reorganisations, capital markets and private equity transactions, M&A tax matters, financing, and tax litigation. The practice advises on long-term tax strategy for clients and coordinates cross-border work with a network of international firms.

Wenger Plattner's tax practice is led by Markus Mühlemann, a certified tax expert with experience in corporate taxation, cross-border M&A, international structuring, financing and succession planning. He is supported by Oliver Künzler, whose M&A and financing work is complemented by strong tax capabilities, and Christian Martin Gutekunst, who advises individuals and companies on national and international tax, relocations, private wealth structuring and associated contentious matters.

Wenger Vieli Ltd‘s tax practice is headed by Patric Eggler, who advises on corporate tax, transactions, reorganisations, financing and capital markets, and the taxation of entrepreneurs and sports clients. He works closely with Bruno Bächli, whose experience spans cross-border structuring and succession and estate planning, Clara Bodemann, who brings expertise in VAT and indirect taxes, and Dominik Bürgy, whose long-standing practice covers corporate tax, international structuring and private wealth.

1204 Legal, conseil & tax‘s practice is led by Louise Bonadio, a Swiss-qualified tax expert with extensive experience in corporate and real estate taxation, and Saad Lachenal, who advises HNW clients on family law, inheritance and other cross-border tax matters. The practice supports clients with tax rulings, administrative and criminal proceedings, transfer pricing, withholding tax recovery and inheritance planning.

De Gaulle Fleurance Genève‘s tax offering is led by managing partner Patrice Lefèvre-Péaron, who is noted for his expertise in Franco-Swiss legal matters, including M&A and real estate taxation. The team advises companies entering Europe, particularly from the UAE and Asia, and has strength in cross-border tax, corporate, finance-banking and litigation matters. The practice also supports family shareholders and multinational groups active across the French and Swiss markets. Laure Rinchet is another name to note in the practice.

Eversheds Sutherland AG's tax team is noted by a client for being 'very dynamic and agile.' Led by Andrea Bätscher, who splits time between Geneva and Zurich, and René Schreiber in Berne, the team advises on M&A, private equity, venture capital, blockchain projects and corporate restructurings, with a focus on multi-jurisdictional transactions. The team assists clients in structuring operations in Switzerland while providing corporate, international and individual tax services.

FBT Attorneys-at-Law's tax group is noted for its expertise in cross-border corporate and individual tax matters, asset structuring and estate planning. Michel Abt and Jean-Luc Bochatay co-head the group, bringing experience in international tax, wealth planning and Franco-Swiss matters. The practice's expertise is deployed across both corporate and private client mandates.

Gillioz Dorsaz & Associés‘ tax practice provides advice to both private and corporate clients. The team is led by Nicole Fragnière Meyer, supported by Alexandre Steiner, who became partner in January 2025. The group often liaises with both the Swiss and Geneva tax authorities, while also handling VAT matters, employee relocations and benefits taxation.