Born 1958. Practises as counsel and attorney before courts and arbitration tribunals in contract, corporate, property, inheritance, intellectual property and tax law. Experience in estate planning, both in the private and business sectors. His preferred areas are long-term corporate advice and supporting property developers in major projects.

Education: Studies at the University of Basel.

Languages: English, French and German.

Experience: Several years’ experience in the banking, trust, auditing and tax sectors. Experience with Sandoz International AG in divisional and group finance, international tax planning, acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures and strategic project management (1988 – 1992). Practised as attorney and notary public (partner) with Bietenholz & Fischer in Basel (1992 – 1998). Member of the Tax Appeal Comission of the Canton of Basel City (since 1999), since 2011 as vice president.

Memberships: Basel Bar Association, Swiss Bar Association, Basel Notaries’ Association, Swiss Notaries’ Association, International Fiscal Association.

Publications: Author of various publications in the field.