Lawyers

Bernard Vischer, LL.M.

Bernard Vischer, LL.M.

Work Department

Geneva / Private Clients & Estates / Private Banking / Corporate and Commercial

Position

Bernard Vischer is a partner in Schellenberg Wittmer's Geneva office, where he heads the private wealth group. Bernard advises private clients in private banking matters, trusts, estate planning and philanthropy. He especially advises entrepreneurs and families on governance, dispute prevention and succession in privately held/controlled businesses. He is a professional coach certified IDC. He also has extensive practical experience in corporate and transactional matters, with a focus on the shipping and aviation industries.

Career

(2000-2007) Member of the Management Committee of Schellenberg Wittmer and Managing Partner - (1990) Partner at Schellenberg Wittmer - (1984) Associate at Schellenberg Wittmer

Languages

French English German

Memberships

Member of the Geneva Bar, the Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and The International Academy for Trust and Estate Lawyers (TIATEL)

Education

(1983) LL.M., University of Pennsylvania - (1980) Bar Admission in Switzerland - (1978) lic. iur., University of Geneva

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