Alexander Greter
Associé, Co-responsable du groupe Clients privés
Avocat, LL.M., Expert fiscal diplômé
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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 |
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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).
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Domaines d’activité
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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
2020 Associé, Lenz & Staehelin 2017 Counsel, Lenz & Staehelin 2009 Collaborateur, Lenz & Staehelin 2015 Diplôme suisse d'expert fiscal 2009 Admission au barreau de Suisse 2007 King's College London (LL.M.) 2006 Université 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
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Coordonnées
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Assistante
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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, 2026Alexander 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, 2025Alexander 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, 2025Alexander Greter is a devoted lawyer and trusted adviser. He manages complex affairs and co-ordinates international advice with great skill.
The Legal 500, 2024Alexander 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, 2024Alexander 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, 2022Alexander 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
Publications
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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
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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