Laïla Rochat is a Partner in our Taxation Group in Geneva. She advises private and institutional clients in all areas of Swiss and international tax law, particularly in connection with restructuring, complex transactions and financing. She also advises on private wealth structuring and assists with tax proceedings.

Laïla is a frequent speaker at specialist tax conferences and provides professional training in this field. She is also actively involved in several renowned professional associations.

Experience

  • Represented several large multinationals in tax proceedings
  • Advice on major transactions and restructurings, including ruling negotiations with federal and cantonal tax authorities
  • Advice on the implementation of incentive plans for management and employee compensation
  • Advice on structuring clients' private assets, including at an international level

Career

Professional Experience
2025
Partner at Schellenberg Wittmer
2023
Tax Partner at a Big Four firm
2017
Counsel at a business law firm in Geneva
2012
Senior associate in a leading law firm in Geneva
Education and Admission
2016
Swiss certified tax expert
2011
Bar Admission in Switzerland
2007
Master of Law in Economic Law, University of Geneva
2006
Bachelor of Laws, University of Geneva
Additional Professional Activities
  • Lecturer in the LL.M. Tax program at the Faculty of Law, University of Geneva.
  • Director of the annual seminar in French-speaking Switzerland for the Institute of Swiss and International Tax Law.
  • Committee member of the Women in IFA network, a branch of the International Fiscal Association.
 

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