Noted for its ‘exceptional attention to detail, consultative approach with clients and broad range of tax experience’, Lenz & Staehelin is capable of advising on a plethora of mandates that encompass sustainable tax solutions, tax planning and an array of litigation and transactional matters. The team is particularly well-versed in handling tax issues arising from the pharma, luxury, and financial sectors. Private client expert Jean-Blaise Eckert and Pascal Hinny, who is well-versed in national and international tax planning, jointly lead the practice. Certified tax expert Daniel Schafer is highly experienced in administration, contract and commercial law, and Heini Rüdisühli is well-positioned to advise on national and international tax planning. Frédéric Neukomm frequently handles matters pertaining to company tax law, alongside private equity and investment vehicles. Floran Ponce, Rébecca Dorasamy and Lukas Aebi are also recommended.
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Témoignages
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‘We have worked with Lukas Aebi. He is very knowledgeable about Swiss tax law, but also very responsive and pragmatic. He could demonstrate excellent skills while providing tax advice, reviewing a tax ruling with a great attention to details and assisting in the negotiation and drafting of legal agreements in a very effective manner.'
‘Exceptional attention to detail, consultative approach with clients and broad range of tax experience among the team.'
'Ability to support complex transactions and commercial diligence.'
'Highly collaborative and the team are client centric.’
‘Their understanding of complex matters and the ability to translate this into actions and then execute them, often in very tight timelines, is highly regarded.’
‘Support was ensured by Lukas Aebi, who is a great professional, efficient and highly skilled in this area.’
‘Technically very strong tax lawyers, kind and pragmatic. Hands on approach.'
‘Pascal Hinny has great communication and soft skills, exceptional corporate tax skills (Swiss and international) and is an internationally well-known tax lawyer.'
Clients clés
- ADM - Archer Daniels Midland Company
- Agilent
- Arlanxeo (formely Lanxess)
- Colgate Palmolive
- Covestro
- Credit Suisse
- Deutsche Börse AG
- Richemont
- Rothschild Group
- Tetra Laval
Points forts
- Advised Starrag and Tornos, both listed companies, on their merger.
- Advised Neurosterix on its launch by Addex and Perceptive Advisors.
- Advised Stallergenes Greer on the post-acquisition integration of the Palforzia division purchased from Nestlé.
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Les grands avocats de demain
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Responsable de la pratique
Jean-Blaise Eckert; Pascal Hinny
Autres avocats clés
Daniel Schafer; Heini Rüdisühli; Frédéric Neukomm; Floran Ponce; Rébecca Dorasamy; Lukas Aebi