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Professional Biography

Dr Guillaume Grisel is a Partner in Schellenberg Wittmer’s Private Wealth Group. He assists high net worth individuals and families (including entertainers, art collectors and philanthropists) in Swiss and international estate and tax planning, wealth structuring, asset protection, family governance, philanthropy and estate disputes. His clients come from all five continents. Guillaume also regularly advises banks, wealth managers, family offices and professional trustees in compliance and regulatory matters. Guillaume is the author of the only comprehensive textbook on trust law in Switzerland (Le Trust en Suisse) and is recognized as a leading Swiss expert in this area. He is vice-chairman of the Swiss & Liechtenstein STEP Federation and Chairman of the British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce (BSCC), Lausanne Chapter. Guillaume Grisel holds a Master's Degree from Cambridge University (Christ's College) and a Ph.D. in international law.

What is your favorite restaurant to take a client or colleague to?

Balila (Lebanese restaurant) in Geneva

What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?

Be yourself and listen

What was your first job?

Newspaper shop salesman

What is the book you recommend to everyone?

The Idiot (Dostoevsky)

What changes do you expect to see in your practice over the next year?

More technology, and a refocusing of human activity on aspects of psychology, empathy and creativity.