Mr Joseph Merhai > BianchiSchwald LLC > Geneva, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile
BianchiSchwald LLC Offices
5 RUE JACQUES BALMAT
PO Box 1203
1211 GENEVA 1
Switzerland
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Mr Joseph Merhai
Work Department
Tax, Private Banking, Commercial Transactions
Position
Expert in corporate tax law, international tax planning, mergers and acquisitions, as well as strategy and transfer pricing, Joseph Merhai also acts as counsel in domestic and international tax criminal proceedings. He seats on the Board of directors of several companies. He has extensive experience in banking tax law, as well as in taxation of investment structures (investment funds and corporate holdings) and commodity trading companies.
Career
- Since 2017 : Partner at BianchiSchwald
- 2014-2016 : Partner at BCCC
- 2014 : DFS, University of Oxford
- 2008-2014 : Associate at Oberson Avocats
- 2008 : Senior Manager at Ernst & Young
- 2006 : Certified Tax Expert
- 2003-2007 : Associate at Schellenberg Wittmer
- 2002-2003 : Tax Adviser at Arthur Andersen
Languages
French, English, German, Tigrinya
Memberships
- Geneva Bar Association
- Swiss Bar Association
- Western Switzerland Association of Certified Tax Experts
- International Fiscal Association (IFA)
- Geneva Business Law Association
- Oxford Business Alumni (OBA)
- IMD Alumni
Education
- 2001 : Admitted to the Geneva Bar, authorized to practice as an attorney-at-law all over Switzerland
- 1998-2001 : Bachelor law degree, Geneva University and Diploma in Financial Strategy, Oxford University (Saïd Business School)
Lawyer Rankings
Switzerland > Tax
Boutique firm BianchiSchwald LLC advises high-profile clients, including funds and venture capital groups, on all matters related to direct and indirect taxes, customs duties and other levies. Joseph Merhai, who covers criminal tax, international tax planning, and corporate tax, heads the team. Gianni Fera advises companies and individuals in national and international tax, and regularly assists clients in negotiations with tax authorities. Thomas Pasquier and Laurent Schenker advise both individuals and corporations in the fields of Swiss and international tax law.