Peter Hongler

Prof. Peter Hongler serves as Professor of Tax Law at the Institute of Law (ILE) at the University of St. Gallen. His research focuses on corporate taxation, international tax law, tax justice, and sustainable development. He holds a BLaw (2008) and MLaw (2009) from the University of Bern. Prof. Hongler’s work bridges legal theory with practical tax policy, addressing contemporary issues like global tax governance, wealth taxation, and blockchain-based taxation. His recent publications emphasize plurilateral approaches to international tax cooperation and the intersection of tax compliance with sustainable development goals.

Education:

• Master of Laws (MLaw), University of Bern (2009)
• Bachelor of Laws (BLaw), University of Bern (2008)

Research Interests:
Prof. Hongler explores:

• Global tax policy frameworks and their implementation challenges
• Normative foundations of tax justice and equity
• Legal implications of emerging technologies (e.g., blockchain) in taxation
• Switzerland's role in international tax reform

Publication Trends:
Recent work highlights critical analysis of the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation (UNFCITC), empirical studies on domestic influences in tax standard implementation, and debates around taxing billionaires. His 2025 articles emphasize plurilateralism as a pathway for effective global tax governance.