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Hanspeter Misteli

Associate
Baker McKenzie Switzerland AG
Not admitted to practice law in this jurisdiction

Biography

Hanspeter earned a Juris Doctor degree from Universidad del Rosario in Colombia and holds specializations in Commercial Law and Tax Law from Universidad de Los Andes, also in Colombia. He further advanced his experience with an LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center in the US. Prior to joining Baker McKenzie, Hanspeter accumulated valuable experience in Colombia, the US, and Switzerland, working at several leading international law firms and a consulting firm.

Practice Focus

Hanspeter specializes in providing international tax and wealth planning advice to families, their businesses, and their financial advisors.

Admissions

  • Colombia (2015)

Education

  • Georgetown University Law Center (Master of Laws in Taxation) (2022)
  • Universidad de los Andes (Specilization in Taxation) (2018)
  • Universidad de los Andes (Specialization in Commercial Law) (2017)
  • Universidad del Rosario (Juris Doctor) (2015)

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Publications and Presentations

  • Author, “US Estate Tax Liabilities Vary Based on Your Domiciliary Status”, Bloomberg Tax, 2023
  • Author, “Income Tax Rules Vary for Green Card Holders and Other Residents” Bloomberg Tax, 2023
  • Author,”FBAR Update: Recent Changes to Reporting Assets Held Outside US” CPA Practice Advisor, 2023
  • Co-author, “Mondaq Private Client Comparative Guide”, Mondaq, 2021
  • Panelist, “Trusts in Latin America. Exploring Wealth Strategies and Legal Frameworks”. STEP Zurich, August 2024
Baker McKenzie Switzerland AG is a member of Baker & McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein.