Nadia Tarolli Schmidt

"Nadia Tarolli Schmidt advises clients on tax issues regarding social security and employee incentive plans. She also acts on transfer pricing mandates and the tax aspects of corporate transactions. "

Chambers and Partners - 2026

"Nadia Tarolli Schmidt provides very good cooperation on transactions and challenging projects."

Chambers and Partners - 2026

"Nadia Tarolli Schmidt is very competent and efficient in her work."

Chambers and Partners - 2026

"Nadia Tarolli Schmidt is an outstanding lawyer and tax expert in every respect."

Chambers and Partners - 2026

"Nadia Tarolli Schmidt is a very commercial and pragmatic lawyer."

Chambers and Partners - 2026

"Nadia Tarolli Schmidt provides a fast service for complex legal issues and high standards of excellent advice."

Chambers and Partners - 2025

"Recommended in Tax Law"

Best Lawyers Switzerland - 2024

"Nadia Tarolli Schmidt is always looking for a solution, and seeking a positive one too."

Chambers and Partners - 2024

"I like the way that Nadia works, she is very pragmatic, hands-on and very helpful."

Chambers and Partners - 2024

"Excellent in Tax Law: Transfer Pricing"

Leaders League: Switzerland - Best Law Firms - 2024

"Highly recommended in Corporate Tax"

Leaders League: Switzerland - Best Law Firms - 2024

"Nadia Tarolli has sophisticated knowledge in tax topics."   "She has excellent expertise in tax and social security matters."

Chambers Global & Europe - 2023

"‘Nadia Tarolli has a broad experience and is also very client oriented.’"

Legal 500 - 2023

"Recommended for Tax Law."

Best Lawyers Switzerland - 2022

"Nadia Tarolli Schmidt is highlighted by sources for her technical skills, with one interviewee reporting that she has "very good technical knowledge and wide experience in this subject." She often acts on tax issues regarding corporate transactions."

Chambers Global & Europe - 2022

"Corporate Tax"

Leaders League: Switzerland – Best Law Firms - 2022

"Nadia Tarolli and Stefan Grieder are very client-oriented and invest time and effort in really understanding where you’re coming from, what the source of the question or issue is and to adapt solution elaboration. No copy/paste or recycling of legal opinions."

Legal 500 - 2022

"Nadia Tarolli Schmidt is highlighted by sources for her communication skills, with one interviewee explaining that she is "very precise in her statements and explains complex matters in easy words to clients." She often acts on tax issues regarding corporate transactions."

Chambers Global & Europe - 2021

"Nadia Tarolli and Adrian Briner deliver excellent work results also under pressure with very tight timelines."

Legal 500 - 2021

"Nadia Tarolli is impressive: she is very knowledgeable in all aspects of tax law, communicates clearly, communicates when results/feedbacks can be expected and holds these deadlines."

Legal 500 - 2021

"Nadia Tarolli Schmidt has a strong focus on corporate tax law, advising new and early-stage companies on the tax elements of joint ventures and mergers. Clients particularly highlight her communication skills, with one interviewee also adding that she was "great in the discussions." She also assists local organisations with tax regulatory matters."

Chambers Europe - 2020

"Clients particularly highlight her communication skills, with one interviewee also adding that she was "great in the discussions."She also assists local organisations with tax regulatory matters."

Chambers Global - 2020

"VISCHER's team covers a broad range of tax matters, including support on M&A transactions, restructurings, relocation of businesses and litigation proceedings. The client portfolio includes domestic and international companies from a variety of sectors, including aviation, financial services, pharmaceutical and life sciences, among others. Practice co-head Nadia Tarolli Schmidt, who is based in Basel, has particular expertise in tax matters relating to the pharmaceutical industry. She jointly leads the team with Christoph Niederer, who can provide comprehensive insight into tax matters related to blockchain and ICOs. Senior associate Adrian Briner is also noted."

Legal 500 - 2020

"Nadia Tarolli Schmidt advised Symetis on the tax aspects of its acquisition by Boston Scientific. She has further experience in VAT, double taxation treaties and withholding tax issues and is described by clients as "very flexible" and "very responsive."

Chambers Europe/Global - 2019

"The tax team at VISCHER consists of 'top professionals with broad experience and good internal collaboration skills', who provide 'clear advice'. With particular expertise in heavily regulated sectors, the practice assists with transactions, tax litigation and administrative representation, international restructuring and relocation matters, as well as employment tax issues. Co-lead Christoph Niederer advised Fidelium on the tax consequences arising from its acquisition of all shares in Wolfensberger, while Oculis instructed Basel team lead Nadia Tarolli Schmidt to obtain a tax ruling regarding a quasi-merger in order to establish the client's structure in Switzerland."

Legal 500 - 2019

"Clients appreciate Nadia Tarolli Schmidt for her 'very good social skills' and 'excellent know-how in how to approach and settle issues with tax authorities.' Her recent experience includes representing clients in disputes and assisting with tax issues involved in life sciences transactions. She advised AC Immune on the Swiss tax aspects of its IPO."

Chambers Europe - 2018

"Vischer’s ‘fast and efficient’ team establishes ‘very good personal contact with clients’ and advises on tax aspects of corporate and financial transactions, capital market matters and business reorganisations as well as on tax audits, transfer pricing and contentious tax matters. Recent highlights include advising Anokion on the tax structuring of its collaboration with Celgene and representing Swiss International Airlines in tax litigation. Christoph Niederer and Martin Dubach are recommended and Nadia Tarolli is another name to note."

Legal 500 - 2018

"Clients say Nadia Tarolli Schmidt 'is hands-on, very well connected with the relevant tax authorities and she finds practical solutions.' She has been active of late in numerous cross-border restructuring cases. She advised Cytos Biotechnology on its proposed combination with Kuros Biosurgery Holding."

Chambers Europe/Global - 2017

"Nadia Tarolli Schmidt assisted the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs with a study of the taxation of business angels in various international jurisdictions. She has significant experience of advising banks on compliance-related matters and is singled out for her 'analytical skills and experience.'"

Chambers Europe/Global - 2016

"The ‘very good’ team at Vischer advised several corporations on tax-efficient restructurings. Clients include Swiss International Air Lines, Quadrant and Loomis. Nadia Tarolli Schmidt is ‘highly competent’ and Christoph Niederer provides ‘forward-thinking advice’."

Legal 500 - 2016

"Nadia Tarolli Schmidt is a 'quick and sharp lawyer. She is responsive and clear, and has a pragmatic style of working,' say clients. She co-heads the firm's tax department."

Chambers Europe/Global - 2015

"Vischer recently developed a tax-efficient group structure for 3 Plus. The ‘highly competent’ Nadia Tarolli Schmidt has ‘the ability to accurately analyse unusual situations’, and Christoph Niederer is recommended for his negotiation skills."

Legal 500 - 2015

"Nadia Tarolli Schmidt counts private clients and companies amongst her clientele. She acts on a range of domestic and international tax matters, including criminal tax law."

Chambers Europe/Global - 2014

"Christoph Niederer and Nadia Tarolli Schmidt are the main contacts at Vischer. It advises clients on the tax aspects of syndicated loans and credit facility agreements, and also represents them in litigation and before the tax authorities."

Legal 500 - 2014