Member Profile
Mario Cohn
Managing Director | Magnolia Private Office
Office Location: Switzerland
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Top Specialisms
Family Governance and Business
Trusts & Trusteeship
Trusts: Planning
Connect
Professional Biography
I have been working with Latin American clients since 2011, both Corporate and Private clients with cross-border transactions and structuring. I started my career as a Tax Consultant in Germany with a global leader in Assurance, Tax, Transaction and Advisory services. In 2011, I worked for a Corporate and Fiduciary service provider in Luxembourg and Zürich, before joining another international Corporate and Fiduciary service provider in Geneva in 2016 as Director for Latin America. It was in July 2019 when I took on the role of Managing Director for Switzerland, overseeing all the local offices. In November 2024 I joined Magnolia as Managing Director. Magnolia is a fully licensed boutique Swiss trustee and company administration focusing on wealth structuring and estate planning for individuals and their families. I have experience managing companies and establishing corporate and private international structures, always working in close collaboration with legal and tax advisers. I am a Spanish qualified lawyer and a member of the Spanish Bar. My background is in Law, and I hold two Master degrees in Law and Foreign Trade Law.
Question : What drew you to specialise in private client law/ wealth advisory?
Answer: The insight you're able to have in family governance. You really get close and establish a trusted relationship with your clients.
Question : For lawyers entering private client law, what are key skills you think are essential?
Answer: Be open-minded and always open to listen, from clients and colleagues. You have to be able to work with constantly moving pieces as the families and their businesses evolve.
Question : With the evolving landscape of the private client world, what are recent trends or shifts you are excited to explore?
Answer: The landscape in Latin America is always evolving, so it's just a matter of being able to proactively work with our clients.
Question : Where is your favourite place to take a peer for a cocktail or coffee?
Answer: Pitstop Donut for coffee!