Alessia Schmid is a business law and tax attorney with nearly 20 years of experience advising clients in Switzerland and internationally. She supports entrepreneurs, startups, established companies, groups, family offices, and private individuals with comprehensive advice ranging from tax planning to procedures before the tax authorities and the negotiation of advance tax rulings. This combination of expertise ensures that clients benefit from both strategic foresight and legal security when navigating complex fiscal environments.
Building on this foundation, Alessia also advises on corporate structuring and governance, as well as on major transactions such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), where her pragmatic and results-oriented approach helps align legal solutions with long-term business objectives. Beyond transactional and advisory work, she frequently assists clients with strategic governance and shareholding structures, and is recognized for her expertise in navigating complex cross-border tax matters and negotiations.
Her background reflects a commitment to excellence and continuous learning. She obtained an LL.M. in Business, Banking and Finance in 2006, before completing her bar exam in Geneva in 2009. She later broadened her expertise through a Cambridge certification in Sustainable Finance, successfully completed in June 2023 with distinction, which expanded her knowledge into complementary areas beyond traditional legal practice and enriched her perspective on the intersection between law, finance, and sustainability.
Her career path has taken her through leading law firms and corporate legal departments, where she acquired valuable experience in both advisory and in-house settings. She worked at SICPA SA, at Ernst & Young in the law/corporate tax departments, and at the law firms Python and Oberson Abels SA, before gradually establishing her own practice. Over the years, she has co-founded several law firms, beginning in 2019, with the most recent being Etude Alessia Schmid Sàrl. This entrepreneurial endeavor reflects her vision of delivering tailored and pragmatic legal services, grounded in technical excellence and a client-focused approach.
In addition to her legal practice, Alessia has been appointed to various board/association positions and leadership roles, including mandates as CEO, president and vice-president. These responsibilities have sharpened her insight into governance and stakeholder engagement, while fostering a strong ability to build consensus and navigate organizational challenges. They enhance her legal practice by enabling her to anticipate the practical needs of executives and shareholders, and to deliver advice that is both legally rigorous and aligned with the realities of strategic decision-making and sustainable business growth.
Throughout her career, Alessia has remained committed to supporting businesses and individuals in achieving lasting success. Her practice is distinguished by a pragmatic, forward-looking approach and a constant focus on delivering solutions that are both technically sound and strategically meaningful. By combining her legal expertise with a nuanced understanding of broader business imperatives, she continues to play a trusted role for clients navigating complex and evolving business, tax, and ethical considerations.
Alessia is also deeply committed to animal protection, a cause that mirrors her dedication to ethics and sustainability both in her personal and professional life.
A licensed private pilot for many years, Alessia is accustomed to navigating complex situations with calm and perspective. This experience has reinforced her ability to manage challenges with composure, discipline, and a clear strategic vision — qualities that also define her professional approach
