VISCHER's tax department is led by Christoph Niederer and Tobias F. Rohner in Zurich, both of whom have expertise in corporate and transactional tax matters and Nadia Tarolli Schmidt in Basel, whose practice spans criminal tax law and issues stemming from restructurings and cross-border relocations. The team is distinguished by its strong tax disputes and litigation before Swiss tax authorities and the Federal Supreme Court, and the group also advises on VAT, corporate, and cross-border matters, as well as private client work for UHNWIs and family offices. The team includes Patrik Fisch and Adrian Briner, both with transactional and advisory experience.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Focus on pragmatic solutions. Very competent and always reachable.’
- ‘Christoph Niederer is excellent, his associate Patrik Fisch is extremely competent as well.’
- ‘VISCHER’s tax team combines deep knowledge of Swiss tax law with strong international capabilities. Unlike firms that deliver purely technical opinions, VISCHER is able to consistently translate complex tax rules into practical, business-oriented guidance.’
- ‘Tobias F. Rohner is consistently among Switzerland’s leading tax lawyers. His combination of technical excellence, creativity and commercial awareness allows him to deliver solutions that are not only legally sound, but also strategically aligned with business goals.’
- ‘VISCHER is an interdisciplinary unit of attorneys, tax experts, trustees and notaries who have a high level of expertise in cross-border matters. It provides its clients with a robust structure for cross-border activities and acts in a hands on manner.’
- 'VISCHER presented new and innovative solutions that are probably not found in any textbook. They took the lead, set their own tight deadlines, were in tune with the client, understood our needs and ultimately secured a tax advantage of around CHF49m for us. This is a testament to their wealth of intellect and experience.'
Key clients
- Genedata AG
- Ysios Capital Partners
- Parkresort Rheinfelden Holding AG
- Warteck Invest AG
- Fortenova Group
- Santis Pharma AG
- Bühlmann Laboratories AG
- Elisa Oyj
- IGP Pulvertechnik AG
Work highlights
Advised IGP Pulvertechnik AG on the restructuring of its entire value chain, which spans nine jurisdictions.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Christoph Niederer; Tobias F. Rohner; Nadia Tarolli Schmidt
Other key lawyers
Patrik Fisch; Adrian Briner