Tax
Frequently active on both a national and international scale, the ‘very knowledgeable’ Kellerhals Carrard capitalises on its experience in M&A, financing, indirect taxes and tax accounting to represent a multitude of SMEs, financial institutions and investors. Steering the department is Serge Migy, who frequently handles matters pertaining to the tax aspects of M&A, corporate restructurings and business relocations, and Regina Schlup Guignard, a highly experienced tax ruling negotiator. The ’outstanding’ Giovanni Stucchi handles a significant volume of general tax planning, relocations and M&A. Other names to note in the practice include Costante Ghielmetti and Elga Reana Tozzi.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Exceptional team.’
‘Giovanni Stucchi is an outstanding advisor. Very pleasant to work with!’
‘They are very knowledgeable, client oriented and reactive.’
- 'I really appreciate Giovanni Stucchi's insight in the practice of the local authorities and his experience which often allows him to quickly determine the best way to serve the client's interests. He is also willing to go the extra mile to finalise a transaction.’
‘I would recommend them to any client for tax and succession advice in particular. Their technical expertise is at the highest level, and they are professional, collaborative and efficient in delivering it.'
‘Giovanni Stucchi is particularly good on the complexities of the interaction of personal and corporate tax and structuring and excellent to work with.’
‘Good cross-border experience and knowledge of the local tax framework.’
‘Elga Reana Tozzi is impressive in corporate and international tax assistance.’
Key clients
- Autajon Group
- Arga Medtech SA
- Axpo Grid
- Banyan Software
- Biognosys AG
- Chartered Investment
- CSD Group
- European Club Association (ECA)
- Ferrari Group
- indie Semiconductor Inc.
- International Federation of Volleyball (IOC federation)
- Maglab AG
- Man Group plc
- UB Partner / Clark Group
- Velocorner AG
- Vaudoise Assurances
- VW Volleyball World SA
- Ypsomed Holding AG
Work highlights
- Advised the global Swiss private clinic leader in longevity CLINIQUE LA PRAIRIE SA on a sale and leaseback agreement with the German listed company Beiersdorf AG.
- Advised indie Semiconductor Inc. on the acquisition of privately held EXALOS AG.
- Advised Arga Medtech SA on a Series B funding round.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Serge Migy, Regina Schlup Guignard