Atty. Mark Cagienard
Partner Mark Cagienard specialises in tax law, covering individual and corporate taxation both on a domestic and international level with a particular focus on corporate finance, M&A and VAT. Mark Cagienard assists clients frequently in obtaining tax rulings and represents them in front of courts and tax authorities.
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Mark Cagienard is a tax attorney, practicing at CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. Admitted to practice in Switzerland, Zurich. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026) and Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law, Zürich (Switzerland) (2025). Serves clients in Zurich and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark Cagienard
- Partner Mark Cagienard specialises in tax law, covering individual and corporate taxation both on a domestic and international level with a particular focus on corporate finance, M&A and VAT
- Mark Cagienard assists clients frequently in obtaining tax rulings and represents them in front of courts and tax authorities
- Mark Cagienard graduated from the University of Zurich in 2006 (magna cum laude) and was admitted to the bar in 2008
- In 2012 he qualified as a Swiss Certified Tax Expert
- In 2015 he successfully completed his post-graduate studies as a VAT specialist (LL.M
- VAT) and added a further specialization in Customs Law during 2017 (Certificate of Advanced Studies in Customs Law)
- Mark has been working for CMS since 2007 and was promoted to partner in 2017
- Mark Cagienard has been working as a tax specialist for over ten years and disposes of broad practical experience from dozens of corporate transactions and financings
- In addition, he has developed a focus on VAT matters, in particular with regard to providing VAT advice in relation to real estate transactions for institutional investors, as well as in relation to criminal tax matters
- In addition to regular publications and appearances as speaker, Mark acts as lecturer for criminal tax law at EXPERTsuisse (official school for graduand Swiss certified tax experts)
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Focused Tax Practice
Concentrating on tax means Mark Cagienard's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
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A Zurich-based practice means Mark Cagienard attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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