Adrian Briner
VISCHER2
Tax
VISCHER‘s growing team advises banks, insurance companies, corporations, and large pharmaceutical companies on domestic and international tax planning, as well as the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, and real estate transactions. The group also handles tax litigation, VAT, and capital markets and corporate finance matters. Basel team head Nadia Tarolli Schmidt handles international employment tax and social security matters. The Zurich team is co-headed by VAT specialist and deputy judge Tobias F. Rohner and Christoph Niederer, who leads on complex international financing and M&A transactions, as well as transfer pricing matters. At the associate level Adrian Briner, Beatrice Leistner, Patrik Fisch, and Nora Heuberger are names to note.
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Testimonials
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‘The tax practitioners have a huge experience in all tax related aspects, be it company related direct or indirect taxes, or be it any product related taxes. A key strength of the company is their swift reactivity to any inquiry. I especially like their practical experience and their risk / reward approach to taxes.’
‘Christoph Niederer is a very esteemed partner. His immediate responsiveness is absolutely key for us - even during his holidays, his reaction time is same day, which we consider exceptional. The quality of work provided is outstanding.’
‘Excellent specialist knowledge and high service level.’
‘Very competent in tax matters; understanding clients' needs.’
‘The team's ethic, pragmatism, and their problem-solving mindset is highly appreciated. The efficiency is great, and we never feel that the clock is running in vain.’
‘Great network in Switzerland and good professional relation with the tax authorities, which facilitates the anticipation of the answers from authorities and the proactive reaction from the client side. ’
Key clients
- Mimacom Flowable Group
- EBL (Genossenschaft Elektra Baselland)
- Oberland Capital Management LLC
- ISP Securities AG
- Novaremed AG
- Digital Wave Finance AG
- Oculis Holding AG
- Versantis AG
- E3 Holding AG
- Tally Weijl Group
- Roventa-Henex SA
- SUSI Partners AG
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Christoph Niederer, Tobias F. Rohner, Nadia Tarolli Schmidt