The tax team at Niederer Kraft Frey Ltd is led by Thomas Graf and handles corporate tax structuring, litigation, capital markets and HNW client planning. Graf has expertise in financial services, private equity, venture capital and taxation of sports organisations and HNWIs. Markus Kronauer focuses on capital markets, bank financing, real estate and wealth tax matters. Daniela Schmucki specialises in global tax law for corporate and individual clients. Christina Rinne specialises in VAT, customs and international trade taxation. Sven Kälin, dual-certified in both tax and social security, advises corporates and individuals alike, while Morgan Boëffard, who assists private clients with their personal and corporate tax arrangements, was promoted to partner in January 2025.
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  • ‘Very experienced and collaborative. Well connected, solution oriented and hands-on.’
  • ‘Thomas Graf is a kind person, experienced, calm and makes you not only feel, but also see that in fact, he has it all under control.’
  • ‘Highly competent advice in the tax area - thorough understanding of client-side aspects. Outstanding support and advice in structuring and financing aspects.’
  • ‘Thomas Graf offered innovative inputs that helped to implement more creative solutions to a financing requirement on the client side - high availability, met timelines and followed up properly.’
  • ‘Strong collaboration between different professionals across practice areas to provide holistic service for family office clients.’
  • ‘Thomas Graf brings a depth of experience and pragmatism.’

Key clients

  • ASSA ABLOY
  • Ardian
  • Heraeus Holding
  • UBS AG
  • Crédit Agricole next bank (Suisse) SA
  • Georg Fischer AG
  • EFG International
  • Invision AG
  • SIG Combibloc PurchaseCo S.à r.l
  • Selecta Group
  • PolyPeptide Group AG/Draupnir Holding B.V.
  • Julius Baer Group Ltd.

Work highlights

Advised Georg Fischer AG on the divestment and related carve-out transaction of its GF Casting Solutions’ automotive business.
Helped Georg Fischer AG on the divestment and related carve-out transaction of its GF Machining Solutions Division.
Represented Global Blue in connection with its agreement to be acquired by Shift4.

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Practice head

Thomas Graf

Other key lawyers

Markus Kronauer; Christina Rinne; Daniela Schmucki; Sven Kälin; Derya Özdogan; Morgan Boëffard