Zurich is one of the world's premier centres for private wealth management.
We have two offices in Switzerland, covering both the German and French speaking business and wealth management communities
From our Zurich office, we advise individuals, family offices, fiduciaries and financial institutions using Switzerland as a wealth management centre. Our lawyers practise Swiss, English, New Zealand and BVI law as well as being expert in Swiss and UK taxation in a cross border context. A particular strength is that we are able to offer wealthy individuals and family offices an integrated private client and commercial service to assist in the international structuring and protection of their wealth.
Swiss private banking institutions benefit from our insight into the structuring, legal and tax aspects of the products and services they offer into the UK and wider EU market as well as the regulatory controls governing the establishment, structure and conduct of day to day business activities.
As a significant adviser to the international wealth management and financial services communities, we offer a unique dimension to clients and intermediaries. We are one of the few law firms able to provide integrated tax, regulatory, funds and commercial advice with a full private client offering across Europe's leading centres for financial services and wealth management - London, Luxembourg, Paris and Switzerland.
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- Call Dharshi +41 (0)43 430 0230
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- Zurich office
- Call Hannah +41 (0)43 430 02 03
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- Zurich office
- Call Rupert +41 (0)43 430 02 02
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- Zurich office
- Call Chloe + 41 43 430 02 04
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- Zurich office
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Seidengasse 13
8001 Zürich
Switzerland - +41 43 430 02 00
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IBA Annual Conference
The IBA heads to Miami for its 2022 Annual Conference bringing together thousands hundreds of lawyers from around the world.
Simon Ridpath
Charles Russell Speechlys announces 24% international revenue growth
Charles Russell Speechlys announces 24% international revenue growth
Sophie Hart
Inheritance tax impact in cross-border estates: leaving your Swiss or UK property to your heirs
We take a look at the inheritance tax rules activated on the passing of Swiss or UK real estate to heirs on death.
Record number of leading individuals for Charles Russell Speechlys in Chambers HNW 2022
Read about Charles Russell Speechlys' rankings in Chambers High Net Worth 2022
Jack Carter
Jack Carter writes for eprivateclient on the registration requirements for trust structures holding UK real estate
Trust structures holding UK real estate: Reporting requirements under the Register of Overseas Entities
Alexia Egger Castillo
Wealth Structuring Developments In Switzerland
Careful considerations need to be given when setting up wealth and estate structures and vesting funds in them.
Pierre Bydzovsky
Update on FIFA-related proceedings in Switzerland
An update on the TV rights appeal trial for the World Cups and the on-going trial against former FIFA president and former UEFA president.
Grégoire Uldry
New Swiss succession law on the transfer of businesses
On 10 June 2022, the Federal Council adopted its Message amending the Civil Code on the transfer of businesses by succession.
Emma Humphreys
Emma Humphreys and Paul McCarthy write for Property Week on the new landlord digital ID checks
Emma Humphreys and Paul McCarthy write for Property Week on new landlord digital ID checks
Michael Wells-Greco
Same-sex marriage in Switzerland: financial considerations and parentage
Swiss law on same-sex marriage will come into force on 1 July 2022.
Bart Peerless
The Lawyer reports on the Firm's promotion announcement
The Lawyer reports on the Firm's promotion announcement
Bart Peerless
Charles Russell Speechlys promotes six to Partner
Charles Russell Speechlys promotes six to Partner
Lesley O’Leary
Briefing publishes Lesley O’Leary 's comments on hybrid working and the impact on collaboration
Briefing publishes Lesley O’Leary 's comments on hybrid working and the impact on collaboration
Sophie Hart
Key Considerations for a Swiss Executor Dealing with UK Assets
What should a Swiss based executor dealing with assets in the UK be thinking about?
International Wealth Structuring for Latin American Families
The wealth structuring priorities of families in Latin America include a broad range of personal, financial and political risk issues.
Pierre Bydzovsky
Rules to be followed by Swiss basketball clubs when hiring players through agents
Swiss clubs that use foreign agents who they know do not have a Swiss employment permit are punishable under criminal law.
Alice Martin
What to consider when appointing a protector?
Transferring assets to a trustee creates and requires trust.
Bruno Ledrappier
Anti-Money Laundering in Switzerland - Quick overview
Swiss anti-money laundering legislation has undergone numerous changes in recent years.
Michael Wells-Greco
Charles Russell Speechlys Swiss lawyers contribute to Private Wealth Chambers Global Practice Guide
This definitive global law guide offers a comparative analysis on Private Wealth law and practice from top-ranked lawyers.
Pierre Bydzovsky
Update on FIFA related proceedings in Switzerland
Various aspects of the Swiss FIFA-related proceedings have progressed with diverse outcomes.