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Christoph Niederer ist Partner im Zürcher Büro von VISCHER und Co-Head des Tax Teams. Er verfügt über mehr als 20 Jahre Erfahrung als Anwalt, vorwiegend im Bereich des Steuerrechts. Christoph Niederer ist sowohl beratend als auch prozessierend tätig. Er berät nationale und internationale Unternehmen, einschliesslich Start-ups, Fonds und Trusts sowie Privatpersonen, häufig bei internationalen, d.h. grenzüberschreitenden Fragestellungen. Zu den Schwerpunkten gehören Unternehmensverkäufe, Finanzierungen und Umstrukturierungen, Mitarbeiterbeteiligungspläne sowie sämtliche Themenbereiche (Quellensteuer, Sozialversicherungen, etc.), die internationale Mitarbeiter betreffen. Ausserdem vertritt er Klienten regelmässig in Amtshilfeverfahren und in Steuerstrafverfahren. Christoph Niederer referiert nebst seiner anwaltlichen Tätigkeit regelmässig im Rahmen der Ausbildung angehender Steuerexperten, an der Fachhochschule Kalaidos und in zahlreichen anderen Foren und ist ausserdem als Experte im Rahmen der Steuerexpertenprüfungen tätig. Darüber hinaus amtet er seit Jahren als Ersatzrichter am Bezirksgericht Zürich. Christoph Niederer leitet die Fachgruppe Steuern des Schweizerischen Anwaltsverbands (SAV).
"His sound advice has always helped us to solve complex problems and situations quickly and find a pragmatic and fast solution."
Chambers Global & Europe 2023 - Tax
‘Vischer, especially Rolf auf der Mauer, is a very strong negotiator with a clear view of entrepreneurial interests. Rolf auf der Maur and his team have helped us several times in difficult negotiations to find a solution that took our interests into account and was acceptable to the other party. Christoph Niederer is our contact for all tax issues. He enjoys our full trust and he and his team have rendered us very good services over the years with daily as well as difficult issues.’
Legal 500 (EMEA 2023) – "Leading firms: German speaking Switzerland"
‘Christoph Niederer: stand-out partner, strong expertise and experience, comes up with pragmatic solutions, result oriented, understands our situation and needs, super responsive, internationally connected enjoy working with Christoph.’
Legal 500 (EMEA 2023) – "Tax"
‘Christoph Niederer: besides his wealth of experience, we have always valued Christoph as a very professional partner. He has an extremely high degree of passion and commitment, which I have never experienced in this way from a law firm we have worked with.’
Corporate Tax
Leaders League: Switzerland – Best Law Firms 2023
"The tax team around Christoph Niederer is extremely up to speed, very business-oriented and pragmatic. Christoph Niederer and Patrik Fisch were always able to serve as sharp-minded counterparts to discuss alternative finance structures, they asked critical questions which helped me to navigate around the hot tax topics."
Legal 500 (EMEA 2022) – "Tax"
"Christoph Niederer is renowned for a very clear analysis of cases, out of the box solutions that are at the same time compliant and suit client needs. Very good understanding of internal processes and limitations and inputs that are needed by a financial institution to implement a tax-compliant solution."
Christoph Niederer advises on double taxation treaties, withholding tax and the tax aspects of corporate transactions. He is noted by clients for his "high responsiveness, sound technical knowledge and pragmatism."
Chambers Global & Europe 2022 – Tax
"Christoph Niederer has outstanding know-how."
Legal 500 (EMEA 2021) – "Transport"
"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 (EMEA 2020) - "Tax"
"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 (EMEA 2018) - "Tax"
"Top firm’ Vischer recently saw an increase in instructions from the aviation sector, but also covers the full spectrum of rail and maritime issues. The team supports Swiss International Airlines in various international tax matters as main adviser in Switzerland and also represented the client successfully against patent violation allegations regarding a mobile ticket application. Other recent highlight work includes advising DLH Fuel Company’s acquisition of a 12% stake in Unterflurbetankungsanlage Flughafen Zürich from an oil company. Deutsche Lufthansa is another key client. Christoph Niederer and associate Martin Dubach are recommended. Urs Haegi heads the practice."
Legal 500 (EMEA 2018) - "Transport"
Recommended for Tax Law
Best Lawyers Switzerland 2019 - 2023
"Working with Christoph Niederer is "very straightforward and efficient" because he is "always focused on solving the problem," according to clients. He has experience in corporate income tax and VAT, and assisted Myovant Sciences with the Swiss tax aspects of its financing by NovaQuest."
Chambers Europe/Global (2019) - "Tax"
"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 (EMEA 2019) - "Tax"
"VISCHER's transport department specialises in acting for airlines on corporate matters, contract negotiations and transactions, as well as insurance cases. Christoph Niederer and Urs Haegi are advising Swiss International Air Lines on various legal aspects concerning international employment, social security and tax issues. Managing associate Peter Kühn is another name to note."
Legal 500 (EMEA 2019) - "Transport"
Clients report that they "like his approach to the customer," adding that it is "a pleasure to work with him." Niederer also advises on double taxation and the taxation of new corporate structures.
Chambers Global 2020 - Tax
Christoph Niederer assists clients with indirect tax and contentious tax matters. Clients report that they "like his approach to the customer," adding that it is "a pleasure to work with him." Niederer also advises on double taxation and the taxation of new corporate structures.
Chambers Europe 2020 - Tax
"VISCHER's transport practice regularly acts for airlines on insurance, regulatory and transactional matters. The firm is also the primary legal consultant for Swiss International Air Lines; in recent work, it represented the client in a high-value tax litigation case before the Federal Court, assisted with international employment laws, and handled corporate governance and data protection duties. Other work includes acting for Jet Aviation in various disputes. Team head Urs Haegi and Christoph Niederer are the main names to note."
Legal 500 (EMEA 2020) - "Transport"
"According to one client, Christoph Niederer 'comes up with good proposals and solutions and is excellent in supporting us with its implementation.' He advises on tax disputes and also assists with non-contentious matters, recently acting for a number of start-ups. He acted for PDP Holding on various tax issues, including assistance with the merger of two companies."
Chambers Europe (2018) - "Tax"
"International tax expert Christoph Niederer has notable recent experience of tax litigation and administrative cases. He assisted Swiss Aviation Training with its restructuring. Sources admire that 'he is solution-minded, tailors his results to the real need of the customer and is always reachable. He has a great reaction time for answering queries.'"
Chambers Europe/Global (2017) - "Tax"
"Vischer’s ‘fast, accurate and flexible’ team successfully represented media company Elevator Group in a tax dispute regarding the applicability of OECD transfer pricing rules within Switzerland. Nadia Tarolli Schmidt and Christoph Niederer are recommended."
Legal 500 (EMEA 2017) - "Tax"
"Christoph Niederer is commended for his 'down-to-earth, value-for-money advice. He has the ability to put himself in the client's position.' He has a broad practice with particular experience of criminal tax matters."
Chambers Europe/Global (2015) - "Tax"
"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 (EMEA 2015) - "Tax"
"Christoph Niederer advised 3 Plus Group on various corporate tax matters, as well as litigation. Clients appreciate his 'responsiveness and pragmatic solutions.' He has also handled restructuring mandates as well as banking compliance."
Chambers Europe/Global (2016) - "Tax"
"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 (EMEA 2016) - "Tax"
"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 (EMEA 2014) - "Tax"
"Clients praise Christoph Niederer for being 'experienced, responsive, and thinking outside of the box.' Interviewees also commend his strong understanding of the Swiss tax market and clear explanations of Swiss law."
Chambers Europe/Global (2014) - "Tax"