Aegis Partners LLC‘s practice provides advice on corporate, entrepreneurial and private wealth tax matters. Led by corporate, transactional tax and transfer pricing specialist Joseph Merhai in Geneva, the team includes Laurent Schenker, who focuses on structuring and compliance, and Thomas Pasquier, managing associate since January 2025, who counsels established businesses, start-ups and private clients on their tax affairs. The team supports a client roster of VC firms, private equity investors and international families.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Joseph Merhai has been our go-to advisor as he brings amazing business judgement to back up the obviously excellent legal knowledge he and his team have. We rely on him even for issues that our outside of his jurisdiction and expertise, even though the team can resource expertise on all matters. Thomas Pasquier who works with Joseph and is also excellent, and clearly following in Joseph's footsteps.’
- ‘The tax team combines tax and corporate expertise with deep commercial insight. They are responsive and a pleasure to deal with.’
- ‘Deep knowledge of the industry, proactivity, extremely helpful advice and very responsive.’
- ‘Joseph Merhai is very knowledgeable and proactive in suggesting optimal solutions. His extensive experience has been invaluable.’
- ‘Excellent overall.’
Key clients
- Alpstone Casino Group Fremman Capital Highland Europe Index Ventures Medicxi Ventures
Work highlights
Advised Medicxi Ventures on the launches of multiple funds and an IPO.
Advised Highland Europe on fund structuring and partner investments.
Advised Index Ventures on private equity fund launches and related projects.
Practice head
Joseph Merhai
Other key lawyers
Thomas Pasquier; Laurent Schenker