Michelle Birri

Roles and Affiliations: Michelle Birri is a Lecturer and Module Leader for the CAS International Corporate Taxation Training program at the SIST Swiss Institute of Tax Law, Kalaidos Law School. She is an independent tax advisor at belle tax GmbH and a member of the continuing education committee of Treuhand|Suisse, Zurich Section. Her work focuses on international and cross-border taxation for individuals, leveraging her proficiency in multiple languages.

Education: She holds an LL.M. in International Taxation and a Master of Advanced Studies in International Individual Taxation from Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences (2014).

Research and Practice: Specializes in cross-border tax issues, pension provision, and individual taxation. Combines tax advisory with sensitivity in handling clients’ complex financial situations (e.g., divorce, inheritance). Stays updated via continuing education events, specialist journals, and collaborative expert meetings.

Teaching and Professional Engagement: Teaches at Kalaidos Law School and actively participates in professional development through Treuhand|Suisse. Advocates for self-employment in the tax field, emphasizing its flexibility and growth opportunities in Switzerland.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the SIST Swiss Institute of Tax Law and contributes to Treuhand|Suisse’s continuing education initiatives.