Bär & Karrer Ltd.‘s tax practice, described by one client as ’almost unrivalled when it comes to technical excellence, superb service and high-end clients,’ is jointly led by transactional tax specialist Susanne Schreiber and Daniel Bader, who advises clients on the tax optimisation of their assets and succession plans. The group advises on corporate and private client taxation, with expertise spanning M&A, financing, capital markets and international structuring matters. Raoul Stocker, Paolo Bottini, Christoph Suter, Ruth Bloch-Riemer, Cyrill Diefenbacher, Matthias Bizzarro and Hanna Brozzo contribute knowledge across transfer pricing, VAT, pensions, and cross-border matters.

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Strong academic reputation, high-quality legal advice, and long-standing experience.
As a lawyer and tax expert, Ruth Bloch-Riemer has extensive specialist knowledge and practical experience (including dealing with the Swiss tax authorities) in the field of private clients. Her working style is characterized by transparency, professionalism, and a focus on results. Thanks to her extensive experience, she always stays on top of things and has a comprehensive understanding of her clients' needs. Cyrill Diefenbacher is responsive and easy to work with. He has valuable experience in dealing with the Swiss tax authorities and is one of the top tax experts for digital assets like cryptocurrencies in Switzerland.
‘Bär & Karrer has built an excellent reputation over years to be one of the best tax firms in Switzerland.’
‘This firm stands out for its strong expertise in international tax work, particularly in cross-border succession and wealth structuring. Compared to other firms, they combine technical excellence with a very client-oriented approach, ensuring continuity and trust over the long term.’
‘The individuals we work with stand out for their deep technical expertise combined with a pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset. What we particularly value is their ability to explain complex matters in a clear and accessible way while maintaining the highest level of discretion.’
‘The tax team of Bär & Karrer is almost unrivalled when it comes to technical excellence, superb service and high-end clients. I especially work with the private clients team that has proven to be an absolutely reliable partner in cross-border German-Swiss project. They are my go-to-team.’
‘Ruth Bloch-Riemer is an outstanding private clients partner and a reliable sparring partner. Technically excellent, quick and always with a holistic view of the needs of the client. Hanna Brozzo is a newly elected up-and-coming partner. Extremely quick, technically outstanding.’
‘Excellent tax expertise combined with excellent interpersonal skills, ready to adapt solutions to the situation.’
‘Highly competent, responsive and very experienced.’
‘Cyrill Diefenbacher is responsive and easy to work with. He has valuable experience in dealing with the Swiss tax authorities and is one of the top tax experts for digital assets like cryptocurrencies in Switzerland.’

Key clients

UBS AG
Holcim AG

Work highlights

Advised UBS on the legal integration of the Credit Suisse Group into the UBS Group.

Assisted Holcim on the tax aspects of the spin-off of its North American business into a dual-listed company.

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