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 ideas come into my head while working out.”

Career

Since 2012 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

International Bar Association (IBA); EXPERTsuisse; WTS Global Service Line Private Clients.

Education

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

Lawyer Rankings

Switzerland > Tax

Immersed in the industries of financial services, construction and pharma, to name a few, the ‘solution-oriented and efficient’ Wenger Vieli Ltd demonstrates a considerable arsenal of skills that extends across transfer pricing, reorganisations and structuring work on a domestic and international scale. The group is led by Bruno Bächli and Patric Eggler; the former is equipped to handle a host of tax structuring and wealth planning matters for entrepreneurs and wealthy individuals, while the latter frequently supports athletes, sports clubs and associations with a broad spectrum of tax advice. Seasoned practitioner Dominik Bürgy and Clara Bodemann are other names to note in the team.

Switzerland > Private client

Both with over three decades of experience in the field, duo Bruno Bächli and Michael Huber head the private client team at Wenger Vieli Ltd, which advises on a broad scope of matters, including relocations, estate and succession planning, and tax for UHNWIs. The team is also adept at disputes and administrative proceedings related to tax. Dominik Bürgy  and Joël Doswald are other integral members of the team, highlighted for their domestic and international tax structuring expertise.