
Tax
While providing a full service offering for its clients, Walder Wyss Ltd. is notably capable in tax planning and sustainable tax solutions, compliance matters and a variety of contentious proceedings. The team is steered by Maurus Winzap, who possesses an arsenal of skills that is comprised of M&A, financings and collective capital investments. Thomas Meister is noted for his knowledge in financial advisory matters and corporate restructurings, while Martin Busenhart operates for a panoply of clients in relation to corporate migrations and relocation of functions. Fouad Sayegh, who routinely acts on domestic and international scale tax matters, real estate expert Samuel Dürr, and Robert Desax, who is capable on the wealth planning and trust taxation side, further bolster the practice.
Testimonials
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‘Robert Desax has universal abilities in the Swiss tax field; he is experienced and pragmatic.'
Key clients
- Sandoz Finance B.V./Sandoz Group Ltd.
- Aluflexpack AG and Montana Tech Components AG
- CRISPR Therapeutics AG
- Nordic Infrastructure Ltd.
- Sevensense Robotics Ltd.
- UBS Switzerland AG
- AMAG Leasing SA
- Altamira Therapeutics Ltd.
- Cultivated Biosciences SA
- Oaktree Capital Management / Trinity Investments
Work highlights
- Advised Sandoz Finance B.V./Sandoz Group Ltd. on the placement of senior guaranteed Eurobonds in three tranches worth EUR 2bn maturing between 2027 and 2033 following its spin-off from Novartis on 4 October 2023.
- Advised Aluflexpack AG and Montana Tech Components AG on a share purchase agreement involving the acquisition of 57% of the shares of Aluflexpack AG from Montanta Tech Components AG and Xoris GmbH by Constantia Flexibles Group GmbH and on an all-cash public tender offer for all publicly held registered shares of Aluflexpack AG.
- Advised Sevensense Robotics Ltd. on its sale to ABB Ltd.
Lawyers


Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Maurus Winzap