Our dedicated Private Clients team advises Swiss and foreign private individuals, families and entrepreneurs, as well as other involved parties (such as executors, banks, family offices, etc.) in all areas of family law, inheritance law and property law, as well as related legal fields. The academic and publishing activities of our team members ensure that they are always up to date with the latest developments in the relevant areas of law.
Our team specialises in meticulous estate planning in inheritance matters, including business succession, it drafts marriage and/or inheritance contracts in accordance with your wishes, as well as asset agreements for registered partnerships, and is also happy to set up foundations for you. It also deals with the distribution of estates and executorship mandates, and assists you with settling in Switzerland, including in tax matters. We provide these services in collaboration with the experienced notaries and tax experts at our firm.
We also specialise in handling international and domestic inheritance disputes.
Ingrid IselinAttorney at LawPartner
Prof. Dr. Annette SpycherAttorney at LawPartner
Quentin BärtschiNotary, Head of Gstaad Office
David BochatayAttorney at LawSenior Associate
Dr. Mario M. MartiAttorney at LawManaging Partner Berne
Serge MigyAttorney at LawPartner
Dr. Thomas BählerAttorney at LawPartner
Dr. Bernhard BergerAttorney at LawPartner
PD Dr. Dario AmmannAttorney at Law and NotarySenior Associate
Dr. Marco BalmelliAttorney at Law and NotaryPartnerThe challenges arising from the breakdown of family relationships are particularly complex. Members of the Private Clients team are recognised specialists in the field of family law. Our lawyers offer well-considered, practical and, above all, compassionate solutions in all matters relating to the protection or distribution of assets associated with a personal realignment, as well as the settlement of personal relationships. They also possess the necessary expertise in international matters and insurance law.
Advice on tax matters is one of our recognised strengths. Clients who consult us in this regard benefit from the services of a team with extensive practical experience in tax planning throughout Switzerland.
Our specialists’ work encompasses not only advisory services but also the conduct of negotiations and representation before courts (state courts and arbitration tribunals).
Trust and the protection of privacy form the basis for a successful working relationship in the private clients sector. For this reason, we are unable to present case studies from our practice. We would be happy to provide you with an insight into our areas of expertise and our experience during a personal meeting.
We look forward to hearing from you.