Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd is notable for its market-leading private wealth disputes practice. Under the leadership of Andrea Dorjee-Good and David Wallace Wilson, the team also offers advice on the full gamut of private client issues, from estate planning and succession matters to philanthropic issues and family office organisation. Dorjee-Good and Wilson primarily advise on estate planning and trust and estate litigation. Grégoire Wuest is also a key contact for estate planning matters. Guillaume Grisel counts HNWIs and families, as well as entertainers, art collectors and philanthropists, amongst his clients. Bernard Vischer is well-versed in private banking issues, trusts and estate planning matters. Caroline M. Lopez Nagai‘s broad practice encompasses succession matters, regulatory investigations and corporate transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Bernard Vischer is a standout partner for estates.’
- 'David Wallace Wilson and his team helped me and my family through an exceptionally tricky, complicated and sensitive issue. From the very beginning, I felt we were in safe hands.'
- 'Guillaume Grisel is a fantastic solicitor and partner to this firm. He is very efficient in all the work that he carries out for us.'
Key clients
- Rhone Trust & Fiduciary Services SA Marie Olga Charriol NBK Banque Privée (Suisse) SA Rhone Trustees (Switzerland) SA Eduardo Cohen Watkins
Work highlights
Assisted a provider of fiduciary services with obtaining authorisation to operate as trustee in Switzerland.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Andrea Dorjee-Good; David Wallace Wilson
Other key lawyers
Grégoire Wuest; Guillaume Grisel; Bernard Vischer; Caroline M. Lopez Nagai