Alexander Greter Associé, Co-responsable du groupe Clients privés
Avocat, LL.M., Expert fiscal diplômé

Alexander Greter

Associé, Co-responsable du groupe Clients privés
Avocat, LL.M., Expert fiscal diplômé
+41 58 450 80 00
alexander.greter@lenzstaehelin.com
Zurich
Brandschenkestrasse 24
CH-8027 Zurich
www.lenzstaehelin.com
  • Expertise

    Alexander Greter est associé et co-responsable du groupe de pratique Private Clients. Il conseille des clients privés suisses et étrangers, ainsi que des banques et autres prestataires de services financiers et fiduciaires. Son expertise porte notamment sur le droit international des trusts, la planification successorale, les fondations et le droit fiscal. Alexander conseille également régulièrement dans le domaine de la réglementation des produits, services et institutions financiers, y compris la réglementation en matière de lutte contre le blanchiment d'argent, ainsi que sur l'échange automatique de renseignements financiers tels que la FATCA et la Norme commune de déclaration (Common Reporting Standard).

  • Domaines d’activité

  • Domaines de spécialisation

    Services à la clientèle privée, Droit des sociétes, Trusts, Planification fiscale et patrimoniale internationale, Droit des fondations caritatives, Droit bancaire et réglementaire, Réglementation applicable aux trustees et gérants de fortune, Echange automatique d'information, Droit des contrats et droit commercial
  • Expérience Professionnelle et Education

    et Education

    2020Associé, Lenz & Staehelin
    2017Counsel, Lenz & Staehelin
    2009Collaborateur, Lenz & Staehelin
    2015Diplôme suisse d'expert fiscal
    2009Admission au barreau de Suisse
    2007King's College London (LL.M.)
    2006Université de Zurich (licence en droit)
  • Langues

    Allemand, Anglais, Français, Portugais
  • Affiliations

    International Fiscal Association (IFA), Ordre des avocats zurichois (ZAV)
  • Sélection de Publications

    • Greter ., Greter A., Kommentar zu Art. 5, 23 und 26a, in: Zweifel/Beusch (eds.), Kommentar zum Schweizerischen Steuerrecht, Bundesgesetz über die Harmonisierung der direkten Steuern der Kantone und Gemeinden (StHG), 4th edition, Basel 2022
    • Greter ., Greter A., Kommentar zu Vor Art. 56 und Art. 56, in: Zweifel/Beusch (eds.), Kommentar zum Schweizerischen Steuerrecht, Bundesgesetz über die direkte Bundessteuer (DBG), 4th edition, Basel 2022
    • Greter A., Kommentar zu Art. 2 Abs. 3, Art. 2 Abs. 3 lit. a und Art. 2a GwG, in: Hsu/Flühmann (eds.), Basler Kommentar Geldwäschereigesetz, 1st edition, Basel 2021
    • Greter A., Exemptions for Trustee and Portfolio Managers under FinIA, in: CapLaw 4/2020, 5-10
    • Barmes M., Vijverberg L., Breitenstein S., Greter A., Relevant changes for trustees in final ordinance of the Financial Institutions Act, Lenz & Staehelin Update Newsflash, November 2019
    • Barmes M., Greter A., Vijverberg L., Relocating to Switzerland, in: Practical Law, Global Guide 2017/18, Private Client
    • Greter A., Anti-Money Laundering - Implementation of the Revised FATF Recommendation, in: CapLaw, Swiss Capital Markets Law, 3/2015, 6-11
    • Greter A., Die Melde- und Angebotspflicht bei Beteiligungen im Vermögen eines Trusts ("Disclosure of Shareholdings and Mandatory Offers regarding Participations forming Part of a Trust Fund"), in: GesKR (Gesellschafts- und Kapitalmarktrecht 2011), 398
    • Greter A., Limitation on Benefits Clauses and European Community Law: Legitimacy and Consequences, in: EC Tax Journal, 2007, vol. 9, issue 3, 1-16
  • Coordonnées

  • Assistante

  • Références

    Alexander Greter is always very responsive, fast and approachable, and gives his first estimation of the legal situation from the start, followed by comprehensive research afterwards.

    The Legal 500, 2026

    Alexander Greter is very pragmatic and is super smart. He is really good at understanding the different laws in jurisdictions. His understanding of international differences is impressive.

    Chambers & Partners HNW, 2025

    Alexander Greter is a great contact to have in Switzerland. He is very easy to speak to, clever and has an incredible wealth of experience.

    Chambers & Partners HNW, 2025

    Alexander Greter is a devoted lawyer and trusted adviser. He manages complex affairs and co-ordinates international advice with great skill.

    The Legal 500, 2024

    Alexander Greter excels in his advice towards both corporates and private clients, with his tailored advice and technical skill identified by interviewees as key strengths.

    Who's Who Legal, 2024

    Alexander Greter stands out as a go-to practitioner who "is excellent at steering the team towards prompt resolution" and is heralded for providing "excellent support to clients through very frustrating processes".

    Who's Who Legal, 2022

    Alexander Greter is "one of the best private client practitioners in Switzerland" thanks to his "unique experience of estate planning for international families".

    Who's Who Legal, 2021

Alexander Greter is always very responsive, fast and approachable, and gives his first estimation of the legal situation from the start, followed by comprehensive research afterwards.

The Legal 500, 2026

Alexander Greter is very pragmatic and is super smart. He is really good at understanding the different laws in jurisdictions. His understanding of international differences is impressive.

Chambers & Partners HNW, 2025

Alexander Greter is a great contact to have in Switzerland. He is very easy to speak to, clever and has an incredible wealth of experience.

Chambers & Partners HNW, 2025

Alexander Greter is a devoted lawyer and trusted adviser. He manages complex affairs and co-ordinates international advice with great skill.

The Legal 500, 2024

Alexander Greter excels in his advice towards both corporates and private clients, with his tailored advice and technical skill identified by interviewees as key strengths.

Who's Who Legal, 2024

Alexander Greter stands out as a go-to practitioner who "is excellent at steering the team towards prompt resolution" and is heralded for providing "excellent support to clients through very frustrating processes".

Who's Who Legal, 2022

Alexander Greter is "one of the best private client practitioners in Switzerland" thanks to his "unique experience of estate planning for international families".

Who's Who Legal, 2021

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  • 08 nov 2022

    Kommentar zu Vor Art. 56 und Art. 56

    in: Zweifel/Beusch (eds.), Kommentar zum Schweizerischen Steuerrecht, Bundesgesetz über die direkte Bundessteuer (DBG), 4th edition, Basel 2022

  • 08 nov 2022

    Kommentar zu Art. 5, 23 und 26a

    in: Zweifel/Beusch (eds.), Kommentar zum Schweizerischen Steuerrecht, Bundesgesetz über die Harmonisierung der direkten Steuern der Kantone und Gemeinden (StHG), 4th edition, Basel 2022

Analyses

Analyses 01.07.2026

Swiss sanctions and crypto assets services: When can providers refuse instructions?

Swiss sanctions and crypto assets services: When can providers refuse…

<p>In two decisions of 28 April 2026 (4A_535/2025 and 4A_537/2025), the Swiss Federal Supreme Court addressed the application of Switzerland's sanctions asset freeze regime to crypto assets held with a Swiss provider of crypto asset brokerage and custody services. The Court confirmed that, where concrete indications give rise to the suspicion that crypto assets may be owned or directly or indirectly controlled by a sanctioned person, the service provider may validly refuse to execute client instructions to release or transfer those assets.</p> <p>The decisions clarify the interaction between the service provider’s public-law obligations under the Swiss sanctions framework and its contractual duties towards the client. They also raise practical questions specific to the custody of digital assets, in particular where access to the assets depends on wallets, private keys or custody infrastructure.</p>

Analyses 06.03.2026

Swiss sanctions against Russia – Further alignment with the EU – Implementation of the 19th Sanctions Package

Swiss sanctions against Russia – Further alignment with the EU –…

<p>In a continued effort to align with European Union ("<strong>EU</strong>") sanctions, on 25 February 2026, the Swiss Federal Council adopted additional measures transposing core elements of the EU's 19th sanctions package (adopted at EU level on 23 October 2025). The Swiss amendments entered into force on 26 February 2026, with certain measures phased in later in spring 2026.</p> <p>The revision notably (i) introduces a new crypto-asset transaction prohibition tied to a dedicated annex, (ii) adds a new sanctions pillar targeting Russian special economic, innovation and preferential zones, and (iii) expands the catalogue of prohibited services and enabling technologies (including AI-model access, high-performance computing and quantum computing).</p>

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