Daniel Schafer
Partner
Attorney at Law, LL.M., Certified Tax Expert
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Partner Attorney at Law, LL.M., Certified Tax Expert +41 58 450 70 00 daniel.schafer@lenzstaehelin.com |
Geneva Route de Chêne 30 CH-1211 Geneva www.lenzstaehelin.com |
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Expertise
Daniel Schafer is a partner and certified tax expert with experience in administrative, contract and commercial law. He practises domestic and international taxation, with a special focus on corporate tax (including M&A, restructuring and relocation, and private equity), Swiss VAT and real estate taxation. Daniel further advises on tax and legal questions in connection with private clients (UHNWIs), as well as on real estate matters (transaction, structuring and acquisition). In 2022, he was recognised in corporate tax by Who's Who Legal's Thought Leaders guide for Switzerland.
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Practices
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Professional Experience and Education
and Education
2008 Partner at Lenz & Staehelin 1999 Joined Lenz & Staehelin 2004 Certified Tax Expert 2001 Boston University (LL.M.) 1999 Admission to the Bar 1996 University of Hanover (M.L.E.) 1996 University of Fribourg (lic. iur.) -
Specialist Areas
Tax, Administration, Commercial and Contracts, Private Clients, Real Estate -
Languages
French, English, German -
Memberships
International Fiscal Association (IFA), Swiss Bar Association (SAV), Swiss Fiduciary Chamber, Ordre romand des experts fiscaux (OREF) -
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
- Schafer D., National Report 2012 on Debt-Equity Conundrum, in: Cahier de droit fiscal international, IFA Boston Congress 2012
- Schafer D., Corporate taxation in Switzerland, in: IFLR China Outbound Investment Guide 2012
- Schafer D., Peter ., Taxation of Trusts in Switzerland, in: Trust Quarterly Review, Volume 6, Issue 1, 2008, 21-23
- Stahler O., Schafer D., Poskriakov F., Private Equity Fund Structures in Europe, an EVCA Tax and Legal Committee Paper, edited by SJ Berwin, January 2006
- Schafer D., Can ., Swiss VAT system and its treatment of leasing as a supply of goods, in: International Tax Review - Indirect Taxes, n° 31, 4th edition, 2006, 47-51
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Contact Details
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Assistant
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References
practical, pragmatic and very pleasant to work with
Chambers, 2021very great, high-quality advice
Chambers, 2021He comes highly recommended for his depth of experience and market-leading work in the tax sector.
Who's Who Legal, 2021Brilliant mind, optimistic, reliable, one could only hope all counsels would achieve his level of dedication to his clients.
Legal 500, 2021He keeps things simple to understand and gives you the big picture so you understand the solution recommended
Legal 500, 2021a market-leading name who is recommended for his smart and sharp approach to cases
Who's Who Legal, 2020
Publications
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National Report 2012 on Debt-Equity Conundrum
in: Cahier de droit fiscal international, IFA Boston Congress 2012
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Corporate taxation in Switzerland
in: IFLR China Outbound Investment Guide 2012