Kellerhals Carrard

Taxes, Corpo/M&A, Startup & Venture Capital Desk

Certified Tax Expert and Attorney at Law, Partner

About

Kerim Tbaishat is a trusted expert in navigating the complexities of domestic and international tax law and has many years of experience in advising companies and individuals on tax matters. His practice focuses on corporate tax restructurings, M&A transactions, cross-border taxation, employee ownership plans (ESOP & VSOP), financing transactions, real estate structuring, taxation of financial products and succession planning advice. Kerim Tbaishat's qualifications as both an attorney at law and a certified tax expert allow him to bring a comprehensive approach to his projects, seamlessly integrating legal and tax perspectives to deliver tailored solutions to his clients.

With extensive experience in tax litigation, Kerim Tbaishat regularly represents clients in tax matters before Swiss authorities and courts.

Kerim Tbaishat is an active speaker on tax-related topics and publishes on tax law issues.

Since 2025: Partner, Kellerhals Carrard Zurich

2024: Associate, Voser Rechtsanwälte KlG, Baden

2019-2024: Associate, Bär & Karrer AG, Zurich

2018-2019: Clerk, District Court of Rorschach

2017-2018: Legal Internship, Schellenberg Wittmer, Zurich

English, German, Arabic

Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA)

Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)

St. Gallen Association of Lawyers

EXPERTsuisse Schweizer Expertenverband für Wirtschaftsprüfung, Steuern und Treuhand

IFA International Fiscal Association

HSG Alumni

2023 Certified Tax Expert

2019 Admitted to the bar, Kanton St. Gallen

2017 M.A. HSG in Law & Economics, Universität St. Gallen

Lecturer at STS Schweizerische Treuhänder Schule