Tax

Bär & Karrer Ltd.

Client Satisfaction

Capitalising on its inter-disciplinary strengths across M&A, capital markets and other transactional issues, the ‘knowledgeable and experienced’ Bär & Karrer Ltd. is a tour-de-force in handling complex high-profile tax mandates, ranging from international tax structuring to multifaceted tax litigation. Spearheaded by Susanne Schreiber and Daniel Bader, the team is well regarded for its particular capabilities in cryptoassets, infrastructure projects and working for charitable organisations. Schreiber is a pre-eminent practitioner in relation to cross-border and domestic M&A, financing and capital markets related tax mandates, whereas Bader is established on the private client side. Raoul Stocker is a strong choice for an array of multinational, small and midsize companies operating in the market, while Paolo Bottini is noted for tax advice surrounding due diligence and contractual documentation. Christoph Suter helms the Geneva team, with his particular capabilities in asset management, banking and insurance tax issues. Ruth Bloch-Riemer, Cyrill Diefenbacher and Matthias Bizzarro are also recommended.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘The tax practice of Bär & Karrer is extremely experienced, particularly in cross-border matters.'
'The lawyers there work quickly, reliably and at an extremely high level.’
‘We highly recommend working with them.’
‘They not only anticipate potential business challenges but also provide us with a range of scenarios and solutions.'
'Their team is both knowledgeable and experienced, always focused on meeting the client’s needs.'
'With a strong team of attorneys and tax advisors, they bring together diverse expertise and perspectives to offer us the best possible solutions.’
‘Cyrill Diefenbacher is highly focused and precise in his advice yet always remains polite and responsive. The recommendations he provides are consistently outstanding, demonstrating both his deep expertise and commitment to delivering excellent results.’

Key clients

Amapharm GmbH
AXA Investment Managers Schweiz AG
AXA Versicherungen AG
Hyatt International (Europe Africa Middle East) GmbH
Miele & Cie KG
NH 142 Beteiligungs
TE Connectivity Ltd.
UBS Group AG

Work highlights

Advised UBS on the merger of UBS Switzerland AG and Credit Suisse Group AG.
Advised Miele on the establishment of a joint venture in the fields of infection control and life science.
Advised Hyatt on the sale of Park Hyatt Zurich.

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