Remo Keller

Remo Keller is a Partner at Pestalozzi and a Swiss Certified Tax Expert in the firm's Tax Practice Group. He advises corporate and private clients on Swiss and international tax matters, with a particular focus on corporate tax in Switzerland, restructurings, M&A transactions, cross-border tax planning, relocations, and tax rulings.

As an experienced corporate and M&A tax advisor, Remo Keller supports clients on complex domestic and international projects, including acquisitions, mergers, spin-offs, reorganizations, relocations, and group restructurings. He also advises on tax incentives, tax relief projects, and other strategic tax matters, helping businesses implement pragmatic and compliant structures in Switzerland and across borders.

His clients include businesses and private clients across a broad range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, food and beverage and technology.  

A further focus of his practice is advising high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) and private clients on relocations, succession, and other tax-sensitive situations. His approach places particular emphasis on compliance, controversy avoidance, and the prevention of disputes through careful structuring and proactive engagement with the authorities.

With more than 15 years of experience in both the private and public sectors, Remo Keller combines technical depth with practical judgment and a strong understanding of how tax matters are viewed both by taxpayers and by the authorities. His practice places emphasis on compliance and controversy avoidance, helping clients manage risk, obtain tax rulings, and avoid disputes and lengthy court proceedings through careful cross‑border tax planning and proactive advice.

Past & current highlights

• Advises an innovative humanoid robotics start-up on Swiss tax matters across its growth cycle, including its venture capital financing, the implementation of employee participation plans, and the tax structuring of its international growth.
• Provided Swiss tax support in connection with Coca‑Cola HBC AG's USD 2.6 billion acquisition of a 75% shareholding in Coca‑Cola Beverages Africa.

In addition to his advisory work, Remo Keller regularly speaks on tax-related topics and teaches at tax law Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences. His speaking and teaching activities reflect his strong commitment to the development of tax practice and to sharing practical insights on current tax issues.

Before joining Pestalozzi, he served as a Tax Director at a Big Four firm and as Deputy Head of the Cantonal Tax Administration Basel-Landschaft, where he was responsible for all tax assessments and the consistent application of cantonal tax practice.