Niederer Kraft Frey Ltd leverages strong capabilities across the spectrum of private client matters, from estate planning, asset transfers and real estate acquisitions to art acquisitions and family disputes, regularly advising on matters that span multiple jurisdictions. Catherine Grun Meyer and Thomas Graf head up the team, with Meyer bringing extensive experience across a broad array of mandates, including international matrimonial property issues and succession planning, while Graf is a key port of call for tax matters. Daniel Antognini undertakes inheritance, estate and commercial law mandates. Thomas Hochstrasser is also recommended.
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Testimonials

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  • 'NKF's private client practice works with extraordinary clients, giving them wide and deep experience that informs all of their work for all of their clientele.'
  • 'They are great collaborators and true partners in working with their clients and the clients' non-legal advisors.'
  • 'They are extremely knowledgeable in their areas of practice, and they are prompt and responsive when called upon.'
  • 'Thomas Graf and Catherine Grun Meyer are excellent in their areas.'
  • ‘The team gives highly competent and tailored advice.’
  • ‘Thomas Hochstrasser has excellent knowledge in his field.’

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Practice head

Catherine Grun Meyer; Thomas Graf

Other key lawyers

Daniel Antognin; Thomas Hochstrasser