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.
Meet the team
- Call Dharshi +41 (0)43 430 0230
- Email Dharshi
- Zurich office
- Call Hannah +41 (0)43 430 02 03
- Email Hannah
- Zurich office
- Call Rupert +41 (0)43 430 02 02
- Email Rupert
- Zurich office
- Call Chloe + 41 43 430 02 04
- Email Chloe
- Zurich office
Zurich office
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Seidengasse 13
8001 Zürich
Switzerland - +41 43 430 02 00
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Our thinking
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.
Piers Master
Record success for Charles Russell Speechlys’ Private Wealth practice in Chambers HNW 2021 directory
We are delighted to have once again been recognised as a leader in our field in the Chambers High Net Worth 2021 Guide.
Alice Martin
Untangling the UK/Swiss Knot: Dealing with a cross border estate
What do the family need to think about following the death of a Swiss person with some UK connections?
Pierre Bydzovsky
Update on FIFA related proceedings in Switzerland
Various aspects of the Swiss FIFA-related proceedings have progressed with diverse outcomes.
Paul McCarthy
Changes to Right to Rent Checks from 1 July 2021
Following the UK’s departure from the EU, the right to rent checks grace period of six months will end on 30 June.
Paul McCarthy
Post-Brexit business visitors and working in France, Germany, Spain and the UK
Watch the final session in a series of webinars on post-Brexit mobility.
Alice Martin
Lasting Powers of Attorney for Money Managers
A five-minute guide for advisers and money managers
Kelvin Tanner
Sponsor Licence Compliance: Key considerations
Watch our fourth in a series of webinars on post-Brexit mobility.
Rose Carey
The UK’s New Skilled Worker & Intra-Company Visa Routes
Watch our third in a series of webinars on post-Brexit mobility.
Kelvin Tanner
Planning for EU to UK Work & Business Travel
Watch our second in a series of webinars on post-Brexit mobility.
Rose Carey
UK work and business mobility in a post-Brexit world
Watch our first in a series of webinars on post-Brexit mobility.