Education
Swiss Certified Tax Expert (1998)
Bar Admission Geneva Bar (1996)
Bar Exam Zurich Bar (1994)
University of Lausanne Master in Law (1990)
Positions Held
Streng SA – Partner, Attorney at law, Certified Tax Expert, Lawyer (2021 – to date)
Python – Partner (2000-2020)
Swiss Western Association of Certified Tax Experts (OREF) – Former Chairman
Swiss Association of Certified Tax Experts (ASEFID) – Former Member of the executive Comitee
Memberships
International Fiscal Association (IFA)
Swiss Association of Certified Tax Experts (OREF)
Swiss Association of Certified Tax Experts (ASEFID)
Rankings
AWARDED AS “LEADER IN HIS FIELD” BY THE CHAMBERS GLOBAL GUIDE 2018 AND CHAMBERS EUROPE 2018
Selected Publications
Müssen Ermessensfehler bei Transfer Pricing zur Bestrafung führen? – Nachsteuer- vs. Steuerhinterziehungsverfahren im Konzernverhältnis (co-author with Keita Mutombo), in Steuer Revue (StR) Nr. 2016, S. 480 ff
Dossier international “Suisse”, a study on Taxation of corporate entities and individuals in Switzerland, Restructuring and International Tax Planning. This book also includes a presentation of Banking, Finance, Commercial and Social laws (by co-authors Christophe de Kalbermatten and Nicolas de Gottrau). Published at Editions Francis Lefebvre, January 2007 (544 pages); re-edited 2011 (570 pages)
Nouvel article 209B et relations franco-suisse : un obstacle levé ?, (co-author), Steuerrevue N° 3/2005, pp. 178-195
Traitement fiscal des indemnités de départ et autres versements de capitaux de l’employeur, co-author with Frédéric Vuilleumier, RDAF, Geneva, 2003, pp. 129-172
Régime holding selon la nouvelle Information genevoise, (co-author), Steuerrevue /2004 8/2003, pp. 40-77
Steuerrechtliche Behandlung von Abgangsentschädigungen und anderen Kapitalabfindungen des Arbeitsgebers, co-author with Frédéric Vuilleumier, IFF Forum für Steuerrecht 2003, pp. 30-50
Le capital-risque en Suisse. La nouvelle loi fédérale et les projets législatifs en cours, (co-author with Luc Enderli and Christophe de Kalbermatten), L’Expert-comptable suisse 6-7/2000, pp. 649-658
La loi fédérale sur le programme de stabilisation 1998, (co-author with Luc Enderli, Claude-Alain Barke and Frédéric Vuilleumier), L’Expert-comptable suisse 8/1999, pp. 753-771
Testimonials
The tax team creates tax-efficient structures and reorganisation solutions for clients, while also being able to represent them in negotiations regarding tax rulings. Structuring partner Etienne von Streng, who handles both corporate and private client matters, is one of the practice heads.
Legal 500 EMEA 2019
The tax team assists with advance tax rulings, M&A-related tax issues, corporate reorganisations, investments and relocations. Other areas of expertise include tax audit litigation and criminal proceedings. Etienne von Streng heads the group.
Legal 500 EMEA 2018
The tax team handles tax-efficient structuring of transactions and the negotiation of advance tax rulings. Recommended lawyers include the ‘reliable, pragmatic and creative’ Etienne von Streng and Per Prod’hom.
Legal 500 EMEA 2017
Etienne von Streng is praised as “to-the-point, very pragmatic and well-organised”. He advises on corporate and individual taxation, including the tax aspects of transactions, transfer pricing, various taxation rulings and tax planning.
Chambers Europe Guide 2018 and Chambers Global Guide 2018
Notable practitioner:
Partner Etienne von Streng is experienced in corporate tax matters including acquisitions and restructurings. He is also active advising high net worth individuals. Sources respect that he is “pragmatic and understands both Swiss tax law and the tax law of various other European jurisdictions.”
Chambers Europe Guide 2017 and Chambers Global Guide 2017
