Lenz & Staehelin

Lenz & Staehelin ranks as the law firm with the longest tradition in tax law expertise in Switzerland. In 1951, Raoul Lenz established the Geneva office. He focused on tax matters, at the time a highly unusual choice. Ever since then we have endeavored to provide the best technical tax advice in the country.

We cover all aspects of tax planning, and represent our clients in court proceedings and dealings with the tax authorities. Diligent tax planning is a high priority for any forward-looking company or individual, particularly in the context of international business transactions. We provide our clients with comprehensive and expert advice on inter-cantonal and cross-border matters, and we benefit from strong ties to leading law firms all over the world.

The lawyers of our Tax group typically hold an additional qualification as a Certified Tax Expert. Lenz & Staehelin does its utmost to attract lawyers whose attitude and personality make them worthy counterparts for a distinguished clientele with an unparalleled spectrum of interests. Our team only accepts people of the highest competence who have gained thorough experience in several different areas of the law. Given that most of the members of our Tax team belong to and interact with two or three different practice groups, they also have a deep understanding of adjoining fields of the law. Clients thus derive maximum benefit from our firm’s know-how in areas such as corporate law, banking and private clients. The broad expertise of individual members also enables us to keep our advisory teams lean and effective.

The strong academic ties of our attorneys, who include an university professor, and networking with all major stakeholders in the Swiss tax community assure access to the latest trends and developments in tax law. Over decades of thorough and fair negotiations, we have gained an excellent reputation with governmental authorities.

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