Claudia Suter heads up the private client offering at Homburger. The team draws on the expertise of the firm’s corporate, tax, financing and dispute resolution groups to provide comprehensive support across a range of cross-border private client issues. Suter’s diverse practice encompasses expertise in tax structuring, succession and estate planning as well as inheritance, marital and family law issues. Gabrielle Nater-Bass handles both contentious and non-contentious trust and estate matters. Tobias Kaufmann advises on international relocations, philanthropy and foundations, and trusts matters.
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- 'Claudia Suter and Tobias Kaufmann distinguish themselves through their deep understanding of complex private client matters and their ability to deliver clear, strategic and actionable advice.'
- 'What sets them apart from competitors is not only their technical excellence but also their accessibility, pragmatic mindset and strong collaborative spirit, which make working with them both seamless and highly effective.'
- ‘Highly knowledgeable in the cross-border space. Very responsive and competent team members.’
- ‘The lawyers we work with are highly focused on the most important issues to us as a client, yet they still pay particular attention to details so that nothing is overlooked.’
- 'Gabrielle Nater-Bass is an excellent specialist for private client matters, highly skilled and offering broad technical expertise, yet always keeping the big picture in view. She is super reliable and accessible, committed and personal.'
- 'Claudia Suter is a top specialist for tax-related questions and advice, with excellent contacts and a strong network.'
Work highlights
Advised an Italian UHNWI as lead counsel on cross-border wealth planning and tax structuring in connection with their $30bn global estate.
Represented the UHNW heir of a Luxembourg entrepreneur as international lead counsel in multijurisdictional estate litigation and related proceedings.
Advised the trustee of a $20bn estate as global lead counsel, including on cross-border wealth planning and tax structuring challenges.
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Practice head
Claudia Suter
Other key lawyers
Gabrielle Nater-Bass; Tobias Kaufmann