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Bernard Vischer
Partner and Head of Private Clients and Estates, Geneva | Schellenberg Wittmer
JURISDICTIONS QUALIFIED IN
Switzerland
TOP 3 AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Administration of estates and trusts
Family business governance
Philanthropy and charitable giving
What has been the highlight of your practice over the past 12 months?
I advised major high net worth individuals in cross-border cases. One recent example of my expertise includes advising a prominent foreign family in the restructuring of family holdings into a Swiss PFF. During the restructuring, I introduced family governance rules and reduced the exposure to disclosure requirements in respect of a portfolio of passive investments in a great number of jurisdictions. This case illustrates my outstanding expertise and ability to handle complex cross-border trust and succession matters.
What advice would you give rising stars/new lawyers in the private client world?
The main lesson I have learnt in my career is that you cannot go wrong in putting the client's interest first; it is also in your own long term interest.
What is your favourite quote?
“Keep it as simple as possible, but not any simpler,” Albert Einstein.