Tax

Bringing pragmatism to complexity

Global, local – always insightful. Our team of tax lawyers brings deep tax know-how to every client and challenge. We’re Switzerland’s largest law firm tax department but pride ourselves on our dedication and personalised service. Every one of our subject experts knows the world’s tax map inside out.

Our excellent connections – both in Switzerland and internationally – mean faster, smoother transactions. And whether you need corporate or private tax planning and advice, we take the same approach: always working to devise practical strategies that take on board multiple perspectives. We’ve evolved a fully comprehensive tax portfolio in all fields of Swiss and international tax law. This includes forward-thinking planning strategies that enable you to achieve your personal and business goals tax efficiently. We also have the agility and insight to act quickly if you’re facing urgent demands.

  • Expertise

    • Tax structuring of M&A transactions, restructurings and buyouts, relocations to and from Switzerland
    • Estate and tax planning for high net worth individuals, artists and sportsmen
    • Tax planning and support on financing
    • Tax planning for executives and transferees at international companies
    • Advice on and structuring of real estate transactions (acquisition, development and disposal)
    • Tax planning for private equity funds, their owners and investors
    • Expert advice on executive compensation, employee share and stock option plans
    • Tax litigation, arbitration, mutual agreement procedures and exchange of information
    • Advice on structuring of financial products and derivatives
    • Retirement planning, social security and pension plans
    • Value added tax, customs duties

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Lenz & Staehelin is a responsive law firm providing the right level of expertise needed according to the complexity of the cases.

Chambers & Partners, 2025

Lenz & Staehelin is clearly pre-eminent in its field. The lawyers are all extremely knowledgeable advisers.

Chambers & Partners, 2025

I really appreciate Lenz & Staehelin's speed and agility along with the broad level of expertise across the bench. The team is highly communicative and the response times are fast.

Chambers & Partners, 2025

Lenz & Staehelin provides a very high level of service. The team is always available and is highly recognised.

Chambers & Partners, 2025

Their understanding of complex matters and the ability to translate this into actions and then execute them, often in very tight timelines, is highly regarded.

The Legal 500, 2025

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