Jean-Blaise Eckert
Partner, Head of Tax
Attorney at Law, MBA, Certified Tax Expert, Certified Specialist SBA Inheritance Law
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Partner, Head of Tax Attorney at Law, MBA, Certified Tax Expert, Certified Specialist SBA Inheritance Law +41 58 450 70 00 jean-blaise.eckert@lenzstaehelin.com |
Geneva Route de Chêne 30 CH-1211 Geneva www.lenzstaehelin.com |
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Expertise
Jean-Blaise Eckert is a partner based at our Geneva office, where he is co-head of the Tax group and widely regarded as one of Switzerland’s leading lawyers in tax and private client matters. He advises a number of multinational groups of companies, as well as HNWIs. Jean-Blaise is also Secretary General of the IFA and a frequent speaker at professional conferences on tax matters. He was recently ranked among the top tax lawyers in the Chambers and Partners 2022 Global Guide.
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Practices
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Professional Experience and Education
and Education
1999 Partner at Lenz & Staehelin 1991 Joined Lenz & Staehelin 2016 Certified Specialist SBA Inheritance Law 1994 Certified Tax Expert 1991 Berkeley University (MBA) 1989 Admission to Neuchâtel Bar 1987 University of Neuchâtel (lic. iur.) -
Specialist Areas
Tax, Private Clients, Succession Law, Commercial and Contracts, Investigations -
Languages
French, English, German -
Memberships
Secretary General of the International Fiscal Association (IFA) -
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
- Eckert J., Tax Disputes 2023 - Switzerland, in: The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides, September 2023
- Ponce F., Eckert J., The Corporate Tax Planning Law Review 2023 - Switzerland, in: The Law Reviews, 5th edition, May 2023
- Eckert J., Aebi L., Switzerland Between Two Pillars, in: International Tax Journal March - April 2023
- Eckert J., Hinny P., Corporate Tax 2022 - Switzerland, in: Chambers Global Practice Guides, April 2022
- Hinny P., Eckert J., Droit fiscal 2022, Recueil de textes avec renvois, index et remarques, Zurich 2022
- Eckert J., The Tax Disputes and Litigation Review 2022 - Switzerland, in: The Law Review, 10th edition, February 2022, 250-261
- Eckert J., Tax 2021 - Switzerland, in: The Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides, October 2021
- Eckert J., The Transfer Pricing Law Review 2021 - Switzerland, in: The Law Review, 5th edition, July 2021, 216-225
- Eckert J., Tax Controversy 2020 - Switzerland, in: Chambers Global Practice Guide, June 2020
- Eckert J., Neukomm F., Switzerland's 2019 push for corporate tax reform, in: International Tax Review, Switzerland, 7th Edition, March 2019
- Eckert J., Neukomm F., Exchange of information developments in Switzerland, in: International Tax Review, Switzerland, 7th Edition, March 2019
- Eckert J., Neukomm F., Exchange of information in Switzerland affecting corporations, in: International Tax Review, Tax reference library no. 119, 2018, 13-16
- Eckert J., Neukomm F., AEOI affecting individuals and its effect on banking secrecy rules, in: International Tax Review, Tax reference library no. 119, 2018, 23-26
- Eckert J., Ponce F., Swiss withholding tax aspects of financing, in: Archivs für Schweizerisches Abgaberecht (ASA) 83, no. 11/12, 2014/2015
- Hinny P., Eckert J., Corporate tax: Is Swiss corporate tax system still attractive despite EU pressure?, in: International Tax Review, Switzerland (2nd edition), 2013, 3 et seqq.
- Eckert J., The Swiss code of conduct for tax authorities, tax payers and tax advisors, in: Tax Management International Journal, Vol. 37 n°8, 08.08.2008
- Eckert J., Contribution to Yersin/Noël (eds.), Commentaire romand, Impôt fédéral direct, Commentaire de la loi fédérale sur l'impôt fédéral direct, Basel 2008
- Eckert J., Hedge funds and Switzerland, in: BNA International, Tax Planning International, Special Report, March 2008
- Eckert J., Piguet ., LT Commentaire droits de timbre, Articles 5, 7 and 8, in: Oberson/Hinny (eds.), LT Commentaire droits de timbre, Zurich 2006
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Other Activities
- Board member of several public and private companies, including Compagnie Financière Richemont SA and Stellantis International SA.
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Contact Details
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Other Activities
- Board member of several public and private companies, including Compagnie Financière Richemont SA and Stellantis International SA.
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References
Very smooth, very knowledgeable, experienced and attentive
Chambers and Partners, 2022Jean-Blaise Eckert is "one of Switzerland's best tax lawyers", excelling in the corporate and private client space.
Who's Who Legal, 2022Reassuring and calming presence
Chambers and Partners, 2021Famous and very experienced practitioner, one of the best in Geneva for corporate tax matters
Who’s Who Legal, 2021He enjoys a stellar reputation thanks to his skilful handling of international tax and estate planning matters.
Who’s Who Legal, 2020He is a prominent name in the market who comes "highly recommended" for his strong expertise in a range of tax matters.
Who’s Who Legal, 2020He is a leading figure in the Swiss market who stands out for his "fantastic" work advising private clients, including high-net-worth individuals, on complex taxation matters.
Who’s Who Legal, 2020