Gregory C. Walsh
Biography
Gregory Walsh is co-head of the FATCA/CRS practice at Baker McKenzie in Switzerland and an attorney in the International Tax and Global Wealth Management practice groups. He also has substantial experience advising clients in corporate and securities matters.
Practice Focus
Gregory focuses his practice on international tax planning and global wealth management matters. He advises clients on trust and company structures, FATCA and CRS compliance, US withholding tax and Qualified Intermediary compliance, tax treaty issues, individual and corporate tax planning, financial institution tax compliance and tax regularization matters.
Prior to developing his tax and wealth management practice, Gregory also advised clients in diverse corporate law issues including mergers and acquisitions, securities transactions and compliance, corporate governance and commercial transactions.
Professional Associations and Memberships
- New York State Bar Association - Member
- American Bar Association - Member
- International Bar Association - Individual Tax and Private Client Committee
Admissions
- District of Columbia~United States (2012)
- U.S. Tax Court~United States (2012)
- New York~United States (2011)
- Colorado~United States (2004)
Education
- Georgetown University Law Center (LL.M. Taxation with Distinction) (2012)
- Duke University School of Law (LL.M. International & Comparative Law) (2004)
- Duke University School of Law (J.D.) (2004)
- Dartmouth College (B.A. Government with Honors) (1998)
Languages
- English
- German
- Spanish
Previous Offices
Washington, DC
Baker & McKenzie Zurich and Baker & McKenzie Geneva are each members of Baker & McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein.