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Cyrill Diefenbacher

Cyrill Diefenbacher’s client service and general level of service, level of sophistication, and commercial awareness and vision are very strong.

Client in Chambers 2023

He is very responsive and perfectly suits my needs.

Client in Chambers 2023

He is a strong tax expert and has a fast turnaround.

Client in Chambers 2023

Cyrill Diefenbacher’s client service and general level of service, level of sophistication, and commercial awareness and vision are very strong.

Client in Chambers 2023

He is very responsive and perfectly suits my needs.

Client in Chambers 2023

About

Cyrill Diefenbacher has broad experience in national and international corporate tax matters.

He advises clients on tax-related questions in the area of M&A transactions / restructurings / financing, real estate as well as crypto / NFT and also has broad experience in advising clients in the area of tax compliance. He frequently works on M&A transactions (buy-side or sell-side advice over all stages of the transaction, advice on management incentive schemes), restructurings and reorganizations and provides advice on various national or international corporate tax matters. His area of expertise includes Swiss VAT.

Cyrill Diefenbacher regularly speaks and publishes in the area of M&A tax / corporate tax law as well as taxation of crypto / NFT.

LanguagesGerman, English, French
Curriculum
  • Certified Digital Assets Advisor (since 2023)
  • DAS FH in Swiss VAT (2022)
  • Partner at Bär & Karrer (since 2022)
  • CAS FH in Swiss VAT (2021)
  • Associate at Bär & Karrer (2016-2021)
  • Certified Tax Expert (2015)
  • Consultant, Senior Consultant, Manager at a "big four" company in Switzerland (2011-2016)
  • University of St. Gallen: M.A. HSG in Law (MLaw) (2011)
  • Internship at Mazars Coresa (2008-2009)
  • University of St. Gallen: B.A. HSG in Law (2008)
Memberships and Public Offices
  • Member of SWISS NFT Association
  • Member of EXPERTsuisse
  • Member of the International Fiscal Association Swiss Branch (IFA Switzerland)
  • Swiss Association of Certified Tax Experts
AdmissionNot Admitted to the Bar

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Contact

Cyrill Diefenbacher
P: +41 58 261 52 36
M: +41 58 262 52 36
cyrill.diefenbacher@baerkarrer.ch

Bär & Karrer Ltd.
Brandschenkestrasse 90
CH-8002 Zurich
Switzerland

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