Mr Gianni Fera > BianchiSchwald LLC > Geneva, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile

BianchiSchwald LLC
5 RUE JACQUES BALMAT
PO Box 1203
1211 GENEVA 1
Switzerland

Work Department

Tax

Position

Gianni Fera advises companies and individuals primarily in the areas of national and international tax law, with an emphasis on corporate tax law. He assists and represents clients in negotiations with tax authorities particularly in case of restructuring and corporate acquisitions. He advises private clients on tax and estate planning. Gianni Fera deals with matters related to the application of double taxation treaties, and also assists the clients with regularization of undeclared assets and representation before administrative and judicial authorities in case of claims/litigation.

Career

  • since 2023 : Managing Associate at BianchiSchwald
  • since 2017 : Associate at BianchiSchwald
  • 2014 – 2016 : Associate at BCCC
  • 2011 – 2014 : Associate at Oberson Avocats
  • 2009 – 2011 : Manager assistant at KPMG SA’s Tax & Legal Services department
  • 2007 – 2009 : Assistant, then consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers SA’s Tax & Legal Services department
  • 2004 – 2006 : Trainee at Schwab Flaherty Hassberger Crausaz
  • 1996 – 1999 : Experiences in finance and accounting, as well as commercial and tax consultancy

Languages

French, Italian, English.

Memberships

  • Geneva Bar Association

Education

  • 2007 : Admitted to the Bar, Geneva
  • 2000 – 2005 : Bachelor of Laws, University of Geneva

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.