Baker McKenzie Switzerland AG tax group regularly advises multinationals and major Swiss companies on domestic and international tax planning, mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, and tax litigation, among a range of other issues. Team head Kilian Perroulaz covers both contentious and non-contentious tax matters, with strength in advising on M&A, and corporate reorganisations. Hans Koch advises international clients on tax aspects of a range of corporate, private equity, and capital markets transactions. The team benefits from the expertise of Susanne Liebel-Kotz who was promoted to partner in July 2023. Other key members include Mario Kumschick, Andrea Bolliger, and tax director Balthasar Denger.

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Key clients

  • PSP Swiss Property AG
  • Verve Capital Partners
  • Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund
  • Mövenpick Group
  • Helveteq AG
  • evotreex AG

Work highlights

  • Advised PSP Swiss Property AG on the conversion of its CHF 1.8 billion bond portfolio to green bonds based on the company's Green Bond Framework.
  • Advised the Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund ("Migros Group") and its start-up incubator Sparrow Ventures on its investment in Swiss start-up Revendo.
  • Advised Mövenpick Group in selling the multi-brand international catering company Marché International AG to Lagardère Travel Retail.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kilian Perroulaz

Other key lawyers

Hans Koch, Susanne Liebel-Kotz, Mario Kumschick, Andrea Bolliger, Balthasar Denger