Partner at Borel & Barbey, Laurent Kyd advises and represents private and institutional clients on Swiss and international tax matters.
His areas of expertise include trusts and inheritance tax law, where he guides clients through tax and estate planning processes, addressing complex multi-jurisdictional wealth issues. He also specialises in real estate taxation, encompassing the acquisition, sale, and tax optimisation of property investments in Switzerland.
Laurent Kyd also provides strategic support to individuals, companies, and institutions seeking to establish or optimise their presence in Switzerland.
He regularly participates in complex negotiations with tax authorities and represents clients in contentious proceedings related to tax reassessments or disputes.
EXPERIENCE
Since 2011
Partner at Borel & Barbey
1996 - 2010
Associate at Borel & Barbey
1994 - 1996
Associate at a law Firm in Zurich
1993
Geneva Bar
1991 - 1993
Trainee lawyer at a law Firm in Geneva
1991
Master of Law (MLaw), University of Geneva
MEMBERSHIPS
- Geneva Bar Association (ODAGE)
- Swiss Bar Association (FSA)
- International Fiscal Association – Switzerland (IFA)
