‘I have worked with their team for years. They have an unmatched depth in their bench of talented and experienced lawyers. They have a tremendous work ethic. They are also very practical.’

‘The individuals I work with most frequently are Tina Wuestemann, Daniel Bader, Ruth Block, Daniel Leu and Aurelie Conrad. They are bright, perceptive and easy to work with.’

‘Really good on tax and with deep knowledge of family disputes over wealth. I have worked with Ruth Bloch-Riemer and Tina Wuestemann as well as Daniel Bader’

‘Ruth has deep knowledge of tax, especially the interaction of trusts with Swiss taxation. She is conservative in outlook without being over-cautious; Tina has years of experience of disputes on inheritance, capacity issues etc’

‘The private client practice of Bär & Karrer is extremely experienced, particularly in cross-border matters. The lawyers there work quickly, reliably and at an extremely high level. ’

‘We have had very good experiences with the following employees in various projects: Daniel Bader, Ruth Bloch-Riemer, Hanna Brozzo and Christina Rüdisühli. They work very quickly, reliably and to an extremely high standard. We highly recommend working with them. ’

‘Brilliant lawyers who have a commercial problem solving approach coupled with oodles of emotional intelligence – perfect for dealing with private clients ’

‘Tina Wuestemann – simply the best. Daniel Bader and Daniel Leu – super bright and an absolute delight to work with. Just on it.’

‘Daniel Schafer is the best tax lawyer I have found in Switzerland. He uses his experience in a practical way and is able to translate this into broader areas of advice, including estate planning and philanthropy.’

‘Very experienced and “wise” in terms of international estate planning, with both a Swiss and global outlook. Strong commercial insight to sit alongside the long-term view.’

‘Very strong partners. Heini Rüdisühli and Alexandra Hirt are brilliant regarding Swiss and international tax law with regard to all issues of importance for Private Clients; all issues have been resolvent in a very effective and competent manner.’

‘Top of the line service, combined with vast experience working with UHNWI in Switzerland and abroad.’

‘L&S are a great contact to have in Switzerland for private client work. They have a large team of tax & contentious experts who react promptly and efficiently. They understand and work with offshore trust practitioners very well, especially in Guernsey and Jersey. ’

‘Without a doubt one of the most respected teams by those of us who practice in the US and regularly need to collaborate with Swiss counsel on private client matters.’

‘First class advice on private client tax and succession matters. Prompt and very personal service’

‘The team is certainly the most experienced and well-regarded for international wealth matters in Zurich. It is made up of uniquely bright and dependable people, with an excellent balance of experience at different levels.’

‘Experience in structuring complicated structures for private clients combining Dutch Foundation, Cayman mutual fund, Bahamas foundation and Bahamas Trust. ’

‘Andrea Dorjee-Good: Outstanding female lawyer with impressive ability of analytical thinking and ability to work in a team, well-organized Livio Kaspar: young lawyer with scientific skills, very responsive and cooperative;’

‘Guillaume Grisel – I simply would not use anyone else. His attention to detail is impeccable. ’

‘Andrea Dorjee-Good is outstanding and an expert in all trust and estate matters. ’

‘Excellent reputation. Well rounded knowledge including on international matters.’

‘David Wilson – simply the best lawyer in Switzerland in his area’

‘Schellenberg Wittmer’s Private Client team is clearly one of the strongest in the market, with leading experts in areas such as wealth structuring, succession planning, trusts and estates, as well as financial regulation. ’

‘With experts such as Guillaume Grisel, Fabianne de Vos Burchart and – last but certainly not least – Luc Thévenoz, it really is the A team for trusts and successions. ’

‘A growing team with a number of high profile, experienced partners. A strong international outlook as well as deep expertise in Swiss domestic matters. Well versed on charitable / art-related matters too. ’  

‘Heavyweight Partners who are extremely user-friendly for clients. One of the go-to firms in Switzerland for Private client advice. Unusually, both Geneva and Zurich have strong teams.’ 

‘Unusually outward looking for Swiss lawyers – they are able to see the big picture and tailor their advice to the overall client needs, not just looking at the Swiss bit of the jigsaw.’ 

‘Philippe Pulfer – the big cheese of the Swiss private client world. Carries huge authority and gravitas, and exceptionally good with clients.’

‘Kinga Weiss is very multicultural and industrious as a bee. She has a considerable knowledge in cross border matters and international wealth planning.’ 

‘Private clients will feel at home with WW, as they offer solutions rather than reading you the law; prudent yet resourceful advice and capacity to understand and move quickly on many complex international issues, great huge network and tried and tested colleagues’ 

‘Philippe Pulfer is without a doubt one of the top 3 private client lawyers based in Switzerland, offering sound advice in an elegant manner but with force and defending one’s client’s rights and interests like a lion on a 24-7 basis’ 

‘They are first rate and we have worked with them, both in the litigation and on cross-border tax and trust planning, on a number of very significant and interesting matters for many years. We place Walder Wyss at the top tier of the firms with which we work regularly in Switzerland on private client matters for important clients.’ 

‘I worked with Sirin Yuce, whose approach is technical,  yet pragmatic. ’

‘Mark Summers has an excellent understanding of the US gift/estate tax system and income taxation of trusts which makes him wonderful to collaborate with on cross border issues touching the US. While Mark’s understanding avoids missteps in his initial advice, he is very clear in not stepping into giving US advice. Mark is very easy to work with and ensures that the client needs and best results come first.’ 

‘Michael Wells Greco stands out for his deep expertise in estate planning and exceptional interpersonal skills. His ability to communicate fluently in multiple languages makes him particularly well-suited to working with international clients on sensitive estate matters. His efficiency and client-centric approach further enhance his reputation as a trusted advisor’

‘The private client team is quite sophisticated. Of course they work according to the international standards but they add an approach which shows they high skills and brilliant approach to the matters.’

‘Very personal approach, fast and straightforward advice, solutions oriented, pragmatic, excellent network to find the right person for the client and issue’ 

‘They are lucky to have a number of highly motivated, experienced and extremely competent staff members, at all levels from Associate right through to Partner.’

‘The team has real strength in depth, from top to bottom, and an ability to combine practice areas and jurisdictions seamlessly. An outstanding international reach that makes them the natural port of call in the most complex of cross-border matters.’

‘Rob Avis is the complete package – he combines fantastic judgement and deep knowledge of the law with an approachable manner and unwavering commitment to his clients. A go-to for any matter with English and Swiss crossover.’

‘Profound specialist knowhow.’

‘I have been working closely with Tobias Sommary and Louise Lutz Sciamanna. They truly understand the client’s urgencies, and work focused on their needs. It is a great pleasure to work with them as they are attentive, thoughtful, and deeply experienced on multijurisdictional cases.’ 

‘Keys strengths are ability to deal with complex/cross-border issues and overall great breadth of experience’

‘Responsiveness – Experience – Great technically but ability to focus on practicalities (Lukas Brugger in particular)’ 

‘Tobias Somary in Zurich is my primary contact. He has a keen understanding of what makes clients tick, and how best to realize their vision, in addition to possessing technical expertise in cross-border estate administration and estate planning. Very practical. ’

‘The team stands out for their knowledge in the field of cross-border estate planning and foundation law issues; with Lukas Brugger who joined the team recently, they gained an additional expert in the field of foundation law. ’

‘Tobias Somary stands out for his expertise in cross-border estate planning. He enjoys an excellent reputation among the inheritance law specialists in Switzerland. The same is true for Louise Lutz Sciamanna, who is an absolute pleasure to work with’

‘The CMS private client team is a pleasure to work with. They have a broad expertise in cross-border matters, particularly at the intersection of Switzerland and Germany.’

‘Fischer Ramp Buchmann is a small boutique firm in Switzerland that offers everything we look for in a top private client shop. They bring years of experience, a welcoming and friendly atmosphere, and, most importantly, the accessibility and proximity of the partners. Despite their size, the firm consistently provides high-quality, personalized service that meets all of our private client needs.’ 

‘Marc Buchmann stands out not only as a brilliant lawyer but also as an exceptional human being. With Marc, we always feel heard and genuinely taken care of. He creates a space for meaningful dialogue, listening carefully before offering his expert advice. His approach fosters trust and makes working with him a pleasure.’ 

‘Great pure-play private client boutique with extraordinary expertise in cross-border matters. Lean staffing and efficient handling of cases, great to work with. Top value for money. ’

‘Michael is super smart, an absolute pleasure to work with and certainly one of Switzerland’s top private client lawyers.  Samuel is a superb tax specialist with special know-how in Swiss real estate taxation. Marc is one of the up-and-coming private client specialists, a rising star. He is quick, responsive, efficient, and bright. ’

‘We have worked well with Marc Buchmann, who assisted us in relation to a relocation of a Belgian family to Switzerland. He is highly reliable and responsive and has a very practical approach to matters.’

‘Partner work without delegation and loss of time to re explain to a changing team and pragmatic solutions are rare, Michael Fischer is a class act and his tax and legal practice is Swiss but his outreach is truly global, a pearl amongst personal advisers’ 

‘I think their tax team is unique due to their very good knowledge and handling of Swiss tax authorities. This is very important in Switzerland, as the tax authorities are relatively open to a cooperative approach, if you push the right buttons and speak their language. This team is great at that. ’ 

‘I can only speak about Samuel Ramp who is a master in tax authority handling. He has also a good feeling for priorities and a realistic approach to things, no fuss over unnecessary details. ’ 

‘Gabrielle Nater-Bass is an exceptional strategist and gives her full attention to her clients. Tanja Niederer is very clever, extremely skillful and keeps track of all and any developments without losing the overview ’

‘I work with both Gabrielle Nater-Bass and Tanja Niederer and I find both of them to be extremely knowledgeable about the family law case we are dealing with between us. They ask very good questions and have a depth of understanding that serves their client very well. They are able to think outside the box and able to think of various strategies.’

‘Gabrielle Nater-Bass: Excellent lawyer, always fast responses, wide knowledge, excellent network. Claudia Suter: Excellent lawyer for all tax matters’

‘Very precise legal analysis, solution finders, they ask the right questions, great availability, efficient and straight to the point’

‘Gabrielle Nater-Bass has excellent legal analysis skills and is able to define legal strategies in complex situations very quickly and with a clear implementation plan ’

‘Responsive, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with, the Homburger Private Client Team are quick to form a view on complicated matters and are excellent at communicating and justifying the view that they have taken. They are very comfortable working on trust matters, including matters involving multiple-jurisdictions and so their involvement in a matter is always a benefit to the client.’

‘Gabrielle Nater-Bass: Gabrielle is hugely well-regarded in the Swiss market and beyond. She is exceptionally sharp and practical and is quick to get to the heart of any issue. She works very well as part of a multi-jurisdictional team and is very solutions-oriented. 

‘Claudia Suter: Claudia is my “go to” on matters of Swiss tax, whether involving trusts with Swiss connections, or individuals relocating to Switzerland. Her advice is clear and quickly delivered. She is practical and always a pleasure to work with. ’

‘High partner involvement in files and very engaged with the client. Their significant practical experience and knowledge is reflected in their advice and assistance. Not only does MLL advise on any direct legal needs, but they also go a step further by helping clients with finding local service providers for other (non-legal) needs, e.g., for housing.’

‘Mr Julien Tron remains at the highest level with an exceptionally internationally oriented practice. Julien has an unparalleled and deep understanding of trust and estate law issues, combining both technical knowledge and human intelligence in the most outstanding, pragmatic, and problem-solving way.’

‘The team has superb expertise in private client related matters and are able to provide a wide range of services (including tax, wills. probate, family advice etc). Their client service standards are of the highest quality, clients feel protected and taken care of’

‘Patricia Guerra is a class act from top to bottom. 100% focussed on her clients’ best interests even if that can mean delivering tough messages. She gets to the nub of the issue swiftly and with clarity and vision. Clients value her guidance and expertise at the very highest levels, nothing is too complex. ’

‘MLL has impressive expertise in acting for private individuals in disputes concerning their structures and private affairs. They are expert at dealing with difficult clients and complex situations with an international element.’

‘Every individual I have worked with at MLL is thoughtful, personable, and very client focused. I always feel comfortable referring clients to them, knowing they will be in good hands regardless of which specific attorney at MLL they work with. ’

‘Julien Tron – is extremely talented, thorough and interested in the client – he is one of very few go to people that speak, converse and write 5 languages effortlessly – great dedication to find solutions that move things further, helping/coaching clients to also understand/see viewpoints from another angle!’

‘Maud Udry-Alhanko is certainly one of the best family lawyer in Geneva for international wealthy clients.’

‘We were under time pressure to solve some family affairs and the team moved mountains internally and with governmental offices to get it done in a very efficient way.’ 

‘Catherine Grun Meyer has deep knowledge about her areas of expertise, able to give crisp and commercial answers and analysis. Works in an effective manner and good cooperation with our other advisors across adjacent areas of expertise such as tax etc’

‘Mirjam Vogeli is my main contact. She is technically excellent with an international focus; brilliant at seeing the big picture whilst providing thoughtful and technical analysis. She is prominent in the market.’ 

‘The NKF Private Client Partner – Catherine Grun – has a blend of technical, strategic, and communication skills which always find solutions. Her private client law knowledge is outstanding.’ 

‘Thomas Hochstrasser is for me the best lawyer I have ever worked with and his whole team in the Private Clients department follows his philosophy with the aim of exceeding all expectations of the client. His outstanding expertise combined with his interlinked thinking and unique network make it possible to achieve the best solution for us as clients. All in all, I can’t imagine a better legal advisor.’

‘Niederer Kraft Frey’s private clients department is highly regarded for its extensive knowledge and its capability of handling complex domestic and cross-border matters. Their experienced lawyers are able to successfully cover a variety of issues such as private wealth services, estate and tax planning and succession. They are extremely reliable and therefore a genuine pleasure to work with. ’ 

‘Mirjam Vögeli is a counsel in NKF’s private client’s department and is specialised in advising high net worth individuals and family businesses in both national and international matters in the field of inheritance law, private wealth and succession planning. She is a hard-working, pragmatic and highly responsive professional in her field.’ 

‘NKF excels in financial services, disclosure law and labour law, deeply understanding and representing our business context. Their advice is precise, grounded in law, and market practices, yet communicated clearly for laymen. This approach educates us, speeding up future business. They handle further queries with patience and respect.’ 

‘Each member of the team led by Christophe Emonet always has a thorough knowledge of the case in hand. However, he organizes the work so that there is no duplication, and so that each team player feels fully involved in the case. ’

‘Christophe Emonet is probably one of Switzerland’s top 3 lawyers in his chosen fields. He has an immense legal culture, an innate sense of strategy and unrivalled negotiating skills. We systematically retain him for complex, non-standard cases, in which he excels, whether they are of a litigious, investigative or transactional nature.’

‘Very quick, technically very good.’

‘Jonas Sigrist is a quick and excellent tax lawyer with high technical skills.’

‘The team we work with were professional and experienced. The primary practice strength was their ability to talk straight. The process was efficient and the answers were known. ’

‘Larissa Rickenbacher was spot on and her advice was exceptional. Michael Lips had the answers and he was clear and valuable. We made the decision not to invest in the property given their excellent advice.’

‘I like the portfolio approach for my varied concerns so that I may stay with one law firm.’

‘Thorough, collaborative with other disciplines and jurisdictions, and no delays in communication.’

‘The FBT team fielded our questions with very good and relevant responses. Excellent job provided by the lawyer in charge of our delicate case and good solutions put in place.’

‘Excellent communication skills, deep knowledge and understanding, highly trustworthy and discreet.’

‘Michael Hamm and Michael Lüdi are both fantastic private client lawyers. Calm, circumspect, very knowledgeable, most agreeable to work with. Same for Stefanie Meyenhofer-Peters. All three of them are go-to lawyers for estate planning and inheritance conflicts.’

‘Staiger Attorneys at Law Ltd has a team of experienced specialists of all working generations. Their practice is customer-focused, with the necessary empathy, but always puts the spotlight on the economic approach. A detailed analysis of the situation is always the basis for sound advice at a reasonable cost.’

‘The attorneys working at Staiger Attorneys at Law Ltd have strong legal and commercial expertise. Andreas von Erlach and Michael Hamm and their private clients team show an outstanding mix of legal skills, interdisciplinary thinking, and understanding of family dynamics.’

‘The skill of the team is exceptionally good. Highly professional, extremely precise and reliable.’

‘Georgia FOTIOU is fantastic to work with! She is well rounded, smart and result oriented. She is friendly and has a very positive approach in the way she approaches adverse situations. She is very loyal and always enthusiastic to provide her support.’

‘Hands-on-practice, seasoned and deeply experienced, yet willing to look at new topics.’

‘Andreas von Erlach is a very senior private client attorney with lots of experience, very good understanding of client’s matters/needs and goals. He is responsive and acts in a very senior way.’

‘Mr. Daniel Gabrieli has been stalwart in overcoming difficult and complex situations involving lawyers in three countries. He has always been quick to answer all questions and to help resolve my tax and inheritance problem in Switzerland and France. His work has been thorough, and timely and well beyond expectations.’

‘Rapid interaction and professional advice on whether to have an agreement vs. going to court.’

‘Very experienced in the domain I had problems.’

‘My professional experience with Wenger Plattner related to the company’s expertise in two specific fields: administration of non-profit foundations and monitoring of cultural policy committees’

‘The partners at Wenger Plattner have shown exceptional talent in recognising specific problems and managing necessary processes competently and diplomatically’

‘Very much integrated among themselves and multidisciplinary in the legal world’

‘Very engaged, short time for response, the up-to-date Bruno Bächli and Urs Landolf are top.’

‘Excellence in client service’

‘Bruno Bächli is a great tax advisor, very knowledgeable and has a problem solving approach.’

‘I have been working with Michael Huber on a complicated inheritance dispute in which Michael is the lead attorney and the coordinator of a group of counsels. Michael of course knows a lot about inheritance law, but really outstanding are his qualities in handling a group of people (own clients, related parties, counsel) with sometimes diverging interests.’

‘A lot of experience especially in cross-border cases, very good responsiveness; good combination of tax and civil law expertise’

‘Bruno Bächli is very experienced and also finds very good solutions’

‘My professional relationship with this Firm is related to Mr. Ingmar Snijders and Sascha Wohlgemuth. Really good professionals and their approach to clients’ necessities is great and unique.’

‘Professional, available and patient – explaining every aspect. I am fully satisfied ’

‘The entire team is quick in answering and very responsive. They are creative and very much willing to assist with whatever it is they can. You feel heard and your challenges are addressed.’

‘Bratschi Ltd is a long-established firm based in Switzerland, who provide a broad range of legal services in Switzerland. They’re responsive, highly knowledgeable and professional. They’re determined to achieve the client’s objects and form a tight knit team, putting the client’s needs first. ’

‘Ingmar J.M. Snijders and Ivo Hungerbühler  are flexible and have good minds with up-to-date knowledge of the law and business. They are both very experienced and have a good knowledge of the law and practice in various other countries, which is indispensable for international matters and invaluable in working out cost effective strategies.’

‘As a client, I can confidently say that this practice stands out due to its personalised, client-centric approach and exceptional expertise across multiple areas of law both locally and internationally’

‘What truly sets the individuals I work with apart is their exceptional level of personal engagement and responsiveness. Unlike many competitors, they treat every matter with the urgency and importance it deserves, regardless of its size or complexity. This boutique approach gives me direct access to senior team members who not only know my business inside and out but are always available to address my concerns or questions.’

‘Ingmar Snijders: very experienced, great network with HNWIs’

‘The office has branches all over Switzerland, offering to the clients full legal support in every part of the country. Their team is internationally oriented and have deep knowledge to work on complex multijurisdictional cases.’

‘Since 2023, I have been working closely to Ingrid Iselin, Annemarie Streuli, and Delphine Steiner. They are extremely attentive, collaborative, and have a great strategic mind. In comparison to other law firms, they have an outstanding expertise on complex cross-border succession cases. ’

‘Kellerhals Carrard‘s Geneva team is very knowledgeable and responsive. Whenever we have a case that involves the French speaking part of Switzerland, we work with Kellerhals Carrard Geneva. ’

‘Ingrid Iselin is an outstanding partner and a specialist in inheritance matters. She was member of the expert committee of Switzerland‘s Office for Justice on the revision of Switzerland‘s inheritance law. She is fluent in German and English and very much appreciated by her clients for her straight to the point communication and her legal background.’

‘One of the top private client firms in Switzerland. The lawyers are all top notch and fearsomely bright.’

‘Very intelligent and strategically astute.’

‘The Family Team in the Private Client Department were quick, responsive and effective in obtaining a Swiss Freezing Order.’

‘Annette Spycher was just brilliant in obtaining the Swiss Freezing Order. She knows the law and procedure in Switzerland almost backwards, responds to emails by return and speaks and writes English perfectly. We cannot recommend her more highly.’

‘The team are approachable and very helpful. I have dealt with many lawyers and this team are the most efficient and professional that I’ve come across. What also makes them different is their empathy, understanding and insight regarding my own uniquely difficult circumstances.’

‘My lawyers Dr Werner Jahnel and Sébastien Zulian are truly outstanding.

‘They are very dedicated, hardworking, compassionate and perceptive when it comes to handling my late husband’s estate. Indeed my late husband would have been very happy to know his estate was being managed by such capable and competent individuals.’

‘This firm is a fighter. As a disputes specialist it is top of its field and many people are also involved in international organisations making it well connected and a force to be reckoned with.’

‘Sandrine Giroud is forensic, sharp and very driven. My clients love working with her.’

‘The team works as a complete unit and are not only attentive but emotionally sympathetic to the client’s needs and circumstantial situation. They go well beyond the normal call of duty.’

‘Werner Jahnel and his associate Andrea Florin work uniquely in providing a tailored service. They both are not only attentive but emotionally sympathetically responsive to the particular circumstantial situation at hand. They go well beyond the normal call of duty, both in effort and accommodation of client’s needs to an extent that is unimaginably human focussed.’

‘An extremely focused and considered approach to contentious matters. ’

‘People, knowledge’

‘Top advisor: Beat Baumgartner’

‘Highly professional and skilled people. ’

‘Very professional but also empathetic. Innovative and creative in problem solving. ’

‘Loyens & Loeff teams are very well structured and integrated. It is clear that they endeavour their best efforts to deliver the work in a format according to the clients’ profile and needs. It’s been a great experience to work with them in complex matters handled in the most straight forward and clear way possible.’

‘Their professionals are very well prepared and specialised. Beat Baumgartner, for example, makes the difference when dealing with private clients that require technique and a clear approach to complex matters.’

‘Technically skilled, pragmatic, international outlook and network.’

‘Beat Baumgartner is one of the quickest thinkers I know. He is focused on solutions, has a good understanding of what families want and is internationally well connected. His advice does not stop at the border of Switzerland!’

‘Boutique law firm with specific specialisation. Excellent individual lawyers.’

‘Thomas Loher is an excellent private client lawyers with extensive experience. The same applies to Sandra Spirig with her excellent skills in the area of inheritance law and succession planning.’

‘Good bank strength, broad experience’

‘Pius Bumann (very good inheritance lawyer, very practical) Sandra Spirig (very good inheritance lawyer, broad experience)’

‘Excellent collaboration, I appreciate the knowledge and experience of entire legal team, their proactive approach, engagement and responsiveness.’

‘Daniel Stoll is a highly qualified and experienced lawyer. He is responsive, business-oriented and proactive with an outstanding eye for detail.’

‘Direct contact and pragmatic approach, business oriented ’

‘Professionality , flexibility, solution oriented’