Alexander Greter Partner
Attorney at Law, LL.M., Certified Tax Expert

Alexander Greter
Partner
Attorney at Law, LL.M., Certified Tax Expert
+41 58 450 80 00
alexander.greter@lenzstaehelin.com 		Zurich
Brandschenkestrasse 24
CH-8027 Zurich
www.lenzstaehelin.com

  • Expertise

    Alexander Greter is a partner who advises banks and other financial services providers and fiduciaries, as well as Swiss and foreign private clients. In particular, his expertise lies in international trust law, the regulation of financial products, services and institutions, including anti-money laundering regulation, and the automatic exchange of financial information such as FATCA and the Common Reporting Standard. Alexander also regularly advises on estate planning and matters concerning charitable foundations, tax law, and general commercial and corporate law.

  • Practices

    Banking and Finance Commercial and Contracts Private Clients Tax

  • Sectors

    Sports

  • Professional Experience and Education

    and Education

    2020Partner, Lenz & Staehelin
    2017Counsel, Lenz & Staehelin
    2009Joined Lenz & Staehelin
    2015Swiss Certified Tax Expert
    2009Swiss Bar Admission
    2007King's College London (LL.M.)
    2006University of Zurich (lic. iur.)

  • Specialist Areas

    Private Clients, International Trusts and Companies, Banking and Regulatory, Regulation of Trustees and Asset Managers, Automatic Exchange of Financial Information, International Tax and Estate Planning, Charitable Institutions, Contract and Commercial

  • Languages

    German, English, French, Portuguese

  • Memberships

    EXPERTsuisse, International Fiscal Association (IFA), Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)

  • SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

    • Greter A., Kommentar zu Art. 2 Abs. 3, Art. 2 Abs. 3 lit. a und Art. 2a GwG, in: Hsu/Flühmann (eds.), Basler Kommentar Geldwäschereigesetz, 1st edition, Basel 2021
    • Greter A., Exemptions for Trustee and Portfolio Managers under FinIA, in: CapLaw 4/2020, 5-10
    • Barmes M., Vijverberg L., Breitenstein S., Greter A., Relevant changes for trustees in final ordinance of the Financial Institutions Act, Lenz & Staehelin Update Newsflash, November 2019
    • Barmes M., Greter A., Vijverberg L., Relocating to Switzerland, in: Practical Law, Global Guide 2017/18, Private Client
    • Greter ., Greter A., Kommentar zu Vor Art. 56 und Art. 56, in: Zweifel/Beusch (eds.), Kommentar zum Schweizerischen Steuerrecht, Bundesgesetz über die direkte Bundessteuer (DBG), 3rd edition, Basel 2017
    • Greter ., Greter A., Kommentar zu Art. 5, 23 und 26a, in: Zweifel/Beusch (eds.), Kommentar zum Schweizerischen Steuerrecht, Bundesgesetz über die Harmonisierung der direkten Steuern der Kantone und Gemeinden (StHG), 3rd edition, Basel 2017
    • Greter A., Anti-Money Laundering - Implementation of the Revised FATF Recommendation, in: CapLaw, Swiss Capital Markets Law, 3/2015, 6-11
    • Greter A., Die Melde- und Angebotspflicht bei Beteiligungen im Vermögen eines Trusts ("Disclosure of Shareholdings and Mandatory Offers regarding Participations forming Part of a Trust Fund"), in: GesKR (Gesellschafts- und Kapitalmarktrecht 2011), 398
    • Greter A., Limitation on Benefits Clauses and European Community Law: Legitimacy and Consequences, in: EC Tax Journal, 2007, vol. 9, issue 3, 1-16

  • Contact Details

    Zurich alexander.greter@lenzstaehelin.com
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  • Assistant

    Karolina Blake karolina.blake@lenzstaehelin.com

  • References

    Alexander is brilliant.

    Chambers, 2023

    Significant expertise in complex succession and trust planning and is highly sought after by clients including foreign and domestic individuals

    Who's Who Legal, 2019

    Widely considered an expert in international taxation matters and enjoys a strong reputation in the market

    Who's Who Legal, 2018

Alexander is brilliant.

Chambers, 2023

Significant expertise in complex succession and trust planning and is highly sought after by clients including foreign and domestic individuals

Who's Who Legal, 2019

Widely considered an expert in international taxation matters and enjoys a strong reputation in the market

Who's Who Legal, 2018

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Insights

Insights – 21.10.2024

Swiss sanctions against Russia – Further implementation of the EU 14th Sanctions Package

Swiss sanctions against Russia – Further implementation of the EU 14th…

In a continued effort to align with European Union ("EU") sanctions, on 16 October 2024, the Swiss Federal Council implemented most of the outstanding measures from the EU 14th sanctions package, with certain adjustments reflecting Switzerland's own legal and economic considerations. Notably, Switzerland chose not to implement EU equivalent measures related to foreign subsidiaries of Swiss companies, a key point of divergence from the EU framework. The new restrictions, which primarily focus on export controls, financial services and maritime regulations came into force on 17 October 2024.

Insights – 26.08.2024

Swiss sanctions against Russia – Partial implementation of the EU 14th Sanctions Package

Swiss sanctions against Russia – Partial implementation of the EU 14th…

On 21 August 2024, the Swiss Federal Council adopted a new set of sanctions against Russia, further aligning the Swiss sanctions with the European Union's 14th sanctions package. The newly adopted restrictions focus on several key areas, including a ban on Russian diamonds, extended deadlines for divestment transactions approval, and stricter financial and export controls. They are set to enter into force on 27 August 2024. Earlier this summer, SECO updated its "frequently asked questions" (FAQ) document to include clarifications on the definitions of ownership and control, as well as to address "ring-fencing" or "firewall" measures mitigating the effects of control, particularly concerning Swiss entities.
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