Atty. Philippe Pulfer
Philippe Pulfer is widely recognised as one of Switzerland’s leading private client lawyers and, for nearly 20 years, has been constantly top-ranked by all major professional directories. He is, according to Chamber HNW, ‘the go-to person in Switzerland’ in his area of practice and has been described by Legal 500 as 'one of the most knowledgeable trust and private client practitioners in Switzerland'.
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About Philippe Pulfer at a Glance
Philippe Pulfer is a trusts and estate planning attorney, practicing at Walder Wyss AG. Admitted to practice in Switzerland, Swiss Bar and Switzerland, Geneva Bar. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Wealth Management Practice (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serves clients in Geneva and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Philippe Pulfer
- Philippe Pulfer is widely recognised as one of Switzerland’s leading private client lawyers and, for nearly 20 years, has been constantly top-ranked by all major professional directories
- He is, according to Chamber HNW, ‘the go-to person in Switzerland’ in his area of practice and has been described by Legal 500 as 'one of the most knowledgeable trust and private client practitioners in Switzerland'
- He has been included in the Legal Week Private Client Global Elite since the ranking’s inaugural edition in 2012 and every year since its relaunch in 2017
- Philippe Pulfer specialises in wealth structuring and estate planning with an international focus and acts in complex, often multi-jurisdictional, succession and trust disputes
- He advises charities and charity donors in all areas of philanthropy, with a particular focus on the arts and the support to cultural institutions
- He has also significant experience in private banking disputes, in particular mismanagement of funds, fraud cases and international judicial assistance
- Philippe Pulfer is a member of the Geneva Bar Association, Swiss Bar Association, International Bar Association (IBA) and Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
- He sat for two terms on the STEP Worldwide Council, and is a long-serving committee member of STEP Geneva as well as a member of The International Academy of Estate and Trust Law (TIAETL)
- Philippe Pulfer is a frequent speaker at international conferences and the author of publications on the practice of trusts in Switzerland, charities and art law
- Philippe Pulfer graduated from the University of Geneva in 1992 and was admitted to the Bar in 1995
- Philippe Pulfer speaks French and English
- He is registered with the Geneva Bar and admitted to practice in all Switzerland
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Philippe Pulfer's Areas of Legal Practice
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Trusts in Geneva
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Estate Planning & Probate in Geneva
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Why Clients in Geneva Choose Philippe Pulfer
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Philippe Pulfer's practice in the field of trusts and estate planning.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Switzerland, Swiss Bar and Switzerland, Geneva Bar, Philippe Pulfer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts and estate planning, Philippe Pulfer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Geneva
A Geneva-based practice means Philippe Pulfer 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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Common Legal Issues Philippe Pulfer Handles in Geneva
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