Tax

Our clients can count on valfor tax team to help them make important decisions and structure their projects. We strive to ensure stable solutions tailored to our clients’ needs that are aligned with the ethical standards and transparency requirements imposed by the new international tax environment. The tax team advises and represents Swiss and international clients on all matters related to direct and indirect taxes, customs duties and other levies. It acts for corporations and individuals, financial institutions, investors and investment vehicles, trusts, estates, and foundations. The tax team counts on a first class international network of tax advisors, an excellent working relationships with Swiss tax authorities at all levels and the expertise of the other practice groups of valfor.

Core Expertise

Advice on transaction structuring and M&A deals;
Assistance with relocations to and from Switzerland;
Tax planning for corporations and individuals;
Advice on transfer pricing issues;
Assistance to financial institutions and on financial products and derivatives;
Advice to executives on compensation packages and cross border moves;
Comprehensive tax advice on real estate related matters;
Representation of clients in court proceedings and in front of tax authorities;
Advice to private equity funds;
Expertise on value added tax (VAT) and customs duties;
Assistance to entrepreneurs and companies with employee stock option plans;
Advice on exchange of information.

Main contacts

Lausanne Daniel Gatenby LL.M. Tax, attorney-at-law

Contact

To the team Tax

New partners. Enhanced expertise.

valfor is pleased to announce the addition of six new partners effective 1 January 2025.

The Lausanne-based law firm Mercuris Avocats, led by partners Olivier Cherpillod, Jean-Michel Clerc, Martine Loertscher, and Maxime Rocafort, will join valfor. Their team, specialising in commercial law, tax, and dispute resolution, will integrate valfor’s Pully/Lausanne office.

Deborah Hondius and Nicolas Gurtner will strengthen valfor’s Geneva office, bringing their expertise in litigation, particularly in white-collar crime and contractual matters.

United by a shared philosophy of delivering value beyond legal advice, they all look forward to combining their skills and resources for the benefit of valfor’s clients. This strategic growth reinforces valfor’s position as one of Switzerland’s leading business law firms, with over 80 lawyers practicing across Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, Sion, Zug, Zurich, and Brussels.

With a strong international and interdisciplinary focus, valfor provides tailored legal solutions to meet the specific needs and complexities of each client’s business.