Tabea Lorenz

Tabea Lorenz is Assistant Professor of Tax Law at the University of St. Gallen (HSG) and serves as Vice-Director of the Institute for Law and Economics (ILE-HSG). Her work focuses on national tax law, combining academic research with practical expertise gained from years in legal practice.

Education:

• M.A. HSG in Law and Economics, University of St. Gallen (2012)
• Dr. iur. HSG, University of St. Gallen (2019)

Research Interests: Professor Lorenz’s research centers on national tax law, examining its intersection with economic analysis and legal policy. Her scholarship bridges doctrinal tax law studies with empirical and economic perspectives, aiming to inform both academic discourse and practical tax policy.

Professional Background: After obtaining her doctorate, she earned the Swiss bar admission (Anwaltspatent) and worked for several years as an attorney and certified tax expert in a leading commercial law firm in Zurich before returning to the University of St. Gallen.

Current Roles:

• Assistant Professor of Tax Law, University of St. Gallen
• Vice-Director, Institute for Law and Economics (ILE-HSG)

Office & Contact:
Office 34-104, Varnbüelstrasse 19, 9000 St. Gallen, Switzerland
Phone: +41 71 224 3094