Roland Pfister

Roland Pfister is a Lecturer at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts' Institute of Financial Services Zug (IFZ), within the CC Corporate Finance department. He holds a PhD in International Tax Law from the University of Neuchâtel (summa cum laude) and an Executive MBA in Wealth Management from the University of Liechtenstein. His academic roles include lecturing at multiple institutions, such as the University of Liechtenstein, the Brazilian Institute of Tax Law (IBDT), and the University Torcuato Di Tella in Argentina.

• Education:
  • PhD in International Tax Law, University of Neuchâtel (2010–2016)
  • Executive MBA in Wealth Management, University of Liechtenstein (2008–2010)
  • Legal studies at Universities of Neuchâtel/Granada (2000–2004)
• Practice:
  • Tax Counsel at Badertscher Rechtsanwälte AG (2015–present)
  • Consultant to the Liechtenstein government on tax law reforms (2008–2011)

Research Interests: Roland Pfister specializes in international tax law, focusing on wealth planning for high-net-worth individuals and corporate entities, taxation of investment structures (e.g., private equity, trusts, and funds), and tax treaty interpretation, particularly with emerging economies. His work emphasizes tax-compliant strategies and aligns with OECD standards.

Publications: His research spans topics like cryptocurrency taxation, automatic exchange of tax information, and Swiss-Liechtenstein tax reforms. Key works include a book on double tax conventions and articles in journals like the IFF Forum für Steuerrecht and Revue Européenne et Internationale de Droit Fiscal.

Grants & Awards: No scientific awards explicitly mentioned in the text.

Labs/Teams: Engages in projects like the SECO Partnerships for Macroeconomic Support and research on commodities taxation.