Mr Bruno Bächli > Wenger Vieli Ltd > Zurich, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile

Wenger Vieli Ltd
DUFOURSTRASSE 56
8008 ZÜRICH
Switzerland
Bruno Bächli photo

Work Department

Taxation; Private Clients and Estate Planning; Foundations.

Position

Bruno Bächli mainly advises individuals on tax issues. In addition to the usual income and wealth tax matters, this also includes profit and capital tax for family-run companies. In addition, he regularly advises on gift and inheritance tax in an international context. In the field of artworks, Bruno Bächli advises clients on income and wealth tax issues. Due to his previous work for a Big Four company in the US tax team, he has a broad understanding of US tax law, which is helpful when advising on investments or temporary activities in the United States.

“I enjoy working in interdisciplinary teams where specialists can profitably contribute their knowledge and thus contribute to a comprehensive value-added result.

In my work, I enjoy interacting with people on a personal level. Especially in today’s – increasingly digital – world, this is an enormously important asset for building trust. Our world is complicated, and our clients need professionals who can successfully guide them through this maze.

I enjoy playing sports. They help me clear my head and recharge my mental batteries. Many idea come into my head while working out.”

Career

2012-present: Partner at Wenger & Vieli Ltd.; 2004-2011: Tax Advisor at Wenger & Vieli Ltd.; 1999-2004: Tax Advisor at a Swiss fiduciary company in Zurich; 1993-1999: Tax Advisor at an international consulting firm in Zurich.

Languages

German and English.

Memberships

EXPERTsuisse; WTS Global Service Line Private Clients.

Education

2008, Certified Tax Expert; 2004, Certified Fiduciary, Federal Diploma of Higher Education.

Lawyer Rankings

Switzerland > Tax

Wenger Vieli Ltd‘s team offers expertise across a broad range of corporate tax issues, with strength in VAT, tax litigation, and tax compliance matters. Team head Bruno Bächli advises individuals on wealth tax matters, and gift and inheritance tax in an international context. Corporate tax expert Dominik Bürgy has a special focus on cross-border issues. Clara Bodemann has extensive expertise in all VAT-related matters, while Patric Eggler  focuses on succession planning and corporate structuring. Jonas Bühlmann specialises in national and international tax law.

Switzerland > Private client

Spearheaded by Bruno Bächli and Michael Huber, the private client team at Wenger Vieli Ltd handles a broad range of matters, including tax and estate planning, execution of wills, and inheritance contracts. The team is also skilled at litigation arising out of disputes of succession and divisions of the estate. Dominik Bürgy and Joël Doswald are noted for their experience advising on cross-border tax structuring.