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Mario Cohn

Managing Director – ZEDRA Switzerland | ZEDRA

Office Location: Geneva, Switzerland

Jurisdiction

Switzerland

Top Specialisms

Trusts: Planning

Family Governance and Business

Trusts & Trusteeship

Professional Biography

Mario predominantly looks after Latin American clients and has extensive experience with both Corporate and Private clients. His expertise lies in Cross-Border Transactions and Structuring. He started his career as a Tax Consultant in Germany with a global leader in Assurance, Tax, Transaction and Advisory services. In 2011, he worked for a Corporate and Fiduciary service provider in Luxembourg and Zürich, before joining ZEDRA in 2016 as Director for Latin America. In July 2019 Mario has taken on the role of Managing Director for Switzerland, overseeing all the local offices. Mario has experience managing the Incorporation of Companies and establishing Corporate and Private International Structures, working in close collaboration with legal and tax advisers. Mario is a Spanish qualified lawyer and is a member of the Spanish Bar. He has a degree in Law, and two Master degrees in Law and Foreign Trade Law.

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

Anywhere with a nice burger or a good steak!

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

Always look forward and not to fear mistakes

What was your first job?

Waiting tables in summer during university

What is the book you recommend to everyone?

The Alchemist

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

Sector integration and as always, continued regulatory changes!