Alexandra Hirt

Counsel,  Lenz & Staehelin
Location: Zurich, Switzerland,
Expertise: Tax, Charities, Estate Planning,

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Peer review:
I would highly recommend Alexandra Hirt to anyone looking for Swiss legal advice on estate planning, succession and taxation. She is a client-focused professional, with extensive expertise on private client matters. She is knowledgeable and highly responsive.
10 Jun 2025

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Alexandra Hirt is a Swiss qualified lawyer, certified tax expert and registered trust and estate practitioner (TEP). She works as Counsel in the Zurich office of the law firm Lenz & Staehelin. Her practice focuses on private clients and tax. She has extensive expertise in estate planning and the execution of wills, relocations, philanthropy and management of private clients’ personal affairs. Other areas of her practice include structures – in particular foundations and trusts. She also specialises in Swiss and international taxation with a focus on HNWI. She is listed in the Private Client Global Excellence Directory and the Citywealth Top 100 Powerwomen List. In 2023 she was awarded Gold as “Private Investment/Family Office/UHNW Services Individual of the Year” at Citywealth’s Future Leaders Awards.

Alexandra Hirt stands out as a leading figure in the Swiss legal landscape, bringing unparalleled expertise to private client and tax advisory work. As Counsel at Lenz & Staehelin, she combines technical precision with deep understanding of estate planning, philanthropy, and cross-border structures. Her recognition in the Private Client Global Excellence Directory and inclusion in Citywealth’s Top 100 Powerwomen List reflect a career defined by excellence, discretion, and strategic insight. Awarded Gold in 2023 as ‘Private Investment/Family Office/UHNW Services Individual of the Year’, Hirt exemplifies the highest standards of service to high-net-worth individuals and families worldwide.

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Peer review:
I would highly recommend Alexandra Hirt to anyone looking for Swiss legal advice on estate planning, succession and taxation. She is a client-focused professional, with extensive expertise on private client matters. She is knowledgeable and highly responsive.
10 Jun 2025
Peer review:
Alexandra is an excellent lawyer with extensive knowledge of estate planning, will execution and tax law. This combination makes her extremely valuable when advising private clients.
05 Jun 2025
Peer review:
Alexandra Hirt is an exceptional lawyer with outstanding expertise in the the private clients tax field. In addition to her excellent work and dedication for her clients, she is also a very kind person and very pleasant to work with.
04 Jun 2025
Peer review:
Alexandra Hirt is an outstanding and deeply committed professional in the private client field. With a solid background as a Swiss attorney-at-law, certified tax expert, and accomplished inheritance and trust advisor, she brings a uniquely holistic approach to client service. Her impressive body of publications and continued pursuit of further education reflect both her intellectual rigor and dedication to excellence. Above all, Alexandra remains client-focused, grounded, and highly respected for her integrity and expertise.
Raya Burla - UBS
04 Jun 2025
Peer review:
It is an absolute pleasure to work alongside Alexandra. As a fellow professional in the legal field, I continue to be deeply impressed by her exceptional expertise and unwavering dedication to her clients and colleagues. Alexandra is a true specialist in the field of Private Clients, with outstanding qualifications in both tax law and inheritance law. Her legal knowledge is not only comprehensive but also incredibly practical and solution-oriented. What sets Alexandra apart is her remarkable efficiency and speed—she consistently delivers high-quality work under tight deadlines without ever compromising on accuracy or professionalism. She has a unique ability to simplify complex matters for clients, while simultaneously maintaining the highest standards of legal precision. Equally noteworthy is Alexandra’s demeanor: she is unfailingly friendly, approachable, and respectful—whether interacting with clients, peers, or public authorities. Her integrity and professionalism inspire confidence in everyone she works with, and she has earned a reputation for being both a trusted advisor and a collaborative team player. Alexandra exemplifies what it means to be an outstanding lawyer and colleague. I hold her in the highest regard and consider it a privilege to work with her.
04 Jun 2025
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Citywealth recommended.
Ashleigh John - Citywealth
09 Apr 2024

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Estate planning and the execution of wills, relocations, philanthropy

Hirt has extensive expertise in estate planning and the execution of wills, relocations, philanthropy and management of private clients’ personal affairs. Other areas of her practice include structures – in particular foundations and trusts. She also specialises in Swiss and international taxation with a focus on HNWI.

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Awards

2023 Future Leaders Awards
Gold - Private Investment/Family Office/UHNW Services Individual of the Year

Commendations

Top 100 International Powerwomen 2024