Fischer Ramp Buchmann > Zürich, Switzerland > Firm Profile

‘I have been working with Michael Fischer for several years on various cases of private clients in a cross-border environment. He always asks the relevant questions and has a very pragmatic approach. He is client driven and very knowledgeable. It is a pleasure to work with him.’

‘Very tight knit partnership structure, where the partners really complement each other with their respective skill sets and areas of expertise. They work together in the best interest of their clients. It is largely a private client practice with a big firm corporate practice calibre and delivery.’

‘Michael Fischer: extremely pragmatic and commercial in his approach to complex Swiss and international tax issues. Very knowledgeable about the practical application of sometimes arcane tax laws. Super fast to deliver, and extremely high availability when urgent matters press. He has a real talent for making complex issues understandable. Samuel Ramp: in addition to supreme knowledge about local, regional and federal tax and property law for real estate transactions, Samuel has a keen eye on the commercial aspects and transaction dynamics. He is certainly one of the most pragmatic real estate lawyers in Zurich, and has a great network within the local, regional and federal tax authorities to rapidly test assumptions and obtain tax rulings.’

‘Marc Buchmann is our first contact person in Switzerland. He has vast knowledge and a good Swiss professional network. Besides, he is just a person that you like working with!’

‘Michael Fischer stands out for his special expertise in cross-border trust and estate matters, his supreme client handling, and his international reputation and network. He is one of the very best in Switzerland. Samuel Ramp stands out for his technical excellence, his pragmatic, solution-oriented approach, his calm approach no matter the pressure, and his special expertise in real estate related private client matters. Marc Buchmann is one of the most promising young private client partners in Switzerland. He is exceptionally responsive, quick thinking, and nice to work with, thorough and tenacious.’

‘The firm is on top of very important changes in Swiss law, namely the introduction of domestic trusts in Switzerland. The firm is active in many international associations relevant for private client practitioners. The team has an outstanding knowledge of all the matters of the tax environment, especially in the private clients sector.’

‘I work mainly with Michael Fischer and Marc Buchmann. They are very reliable and accessible. In dealing with clients they have a tailor-made approach, with a quick and intelligent understanding of the relevant issues. Most important, they combine technical skills and practical approach enabling clients to receive outstanding assistance.’