Frey & Partner Zurich AG

Attorney-At-Law, Dr. iur., LL.M., TEP

Dr. Markus A. Frey

A graduate of the University of Zurich (Dr. iur., 1985) and admitted to the Zurich Bar in 1987. 

A post-graduate Master Legibus from the University of Miami, School of Law, USA (LL.M., 1988) and a Member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP).

Practice Languages

  • German
  • English
  • French 

+41 44 805 8000

Curriculum Vitae (PDF)

Areas of Practice

Dr. Markus A. Frey specializes in the areas of Banking and Finance, Commercial Law, International Estate Planning, Trusts & Estates, Wills Execution, Family Office Services and Private Equity Transactions.

International Private Clients

Pragmatic, tailored and effective legal advice and governance for individuals and families with a strong focus on building and preserving wealth for generations.

Trust & Estate Planning

Three decades of expertise in planning and advising on international estate and inheritance matters incl. inter-vivos gifts, administrating wills, trusts and other financial structures.

Wills Execution & Estate Administration

Fact focused, level headed approach to complex national and international inheritance matters, acting as executor, trustee, protector or representative for beneficiaries.

Private Banking Advisory

Longstanding experience and expertise in selecting and continuous monitoring/supervision of custodian banks and asset managers, incl. negotiating fees and costs, to ensure optimal solutions at best price resulting in sophisticated reporting of (consolidated) over-all wealth for powerful diversification, performance and tax optimization.

Commercial Transactions

Assistance in various commercial transactions, acquisition and sale of companies or parts thereof a particular strength on private equity and start-ups.

Philanthropy & Impact Investments

High-level philanthropy legal advice, including establishing charitable entities such as foundations and trusts, project monitoring, reporting and guidance on impact investment.

Solution & Result Oriented Counsel

Clients

Wide range of cross-border solutions for clients

  • National & international businesses, corporate groups
  • High net worth individuals and their families with complex wealth structures 
  • Entrepreneurs & Start-Ups 
  • Charitable organizations, Foundations

Extracurricular Activities

Board Memberships & Philantropy

Dr. Markus A. Frey is acting as a Member on the Board of various corporations in Switzerland as well as abroad and he is chairing several Charity Foundations and Non-Profit Organisations.

Further, he is the acting Honorary General Consul of the Kingdom of Thailand, Zurich

Qualifications

Professional Memberships

  • Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA/SBA)
  • Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
  • International Bar Association (IBA)
  • Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP)

Contact

Bellerivestrasse 29
8008 Zurich
Switzerland

+41 44 805 8000