Commercial, corporate and M&A in Liechtenstein

Gasser Partner Attorneys at Law

Gasser Partner Attorneys at Law deploys its generous resources in advising international corporations, banks, investment firms, institutional investors and advisers in an all-inclusive range of corporate, foundations and trust law matters, particularly large-scale M&A, structurings and transactional regulatory support. Leadership is split between renowned foundations expert Johannes Gasser; transactions-focused Hannes Arnold; and banking and finance specialist Thomas Nigg. Johannes Sander and Michael Nueber assist with complex, cross-border transactions, while Christina Delia Preiner, Domenik Vogt and Bernhard Motal support across the spectrum of corporate and commercial queries.

Practice head(s):

Johannes Gasser; Hannes Arnold; Thomas Nigg


Other key lawyers:

Johannes Sander; Michael Nueber; Christina Delia Preiner; Domenik Vogt; Bernhard Motal


Testimonials

‘Gasser’s team is very deal-oriented and super quick, and really understands the wishes of the client.’

‘Hannes Arnold is pragmatic and able to simplify complex matters.’

‘Thomas Nigg has deep knowledge about corporate matters in Liechtenstein and is very experienced.’

‘The team has an extremely fast, competent, excellent leader with Michael Nueber. Highly recommended.’

‘Very good support with quickly changing topics. Always customer-oriented, and of high quality.’

Schurti Partners Attorneys at Law Ltd

A familiar name in the Liechtenstein corporate market, Schurti Partners Attorneys at Law Ltd excels in domestic and cross-border transactions involving regulated entities, Liechtenstein holding entities and industrial enterprises, as well as advising across the general breadth of formation, migration, reorganisation and restructuring of legal entities. Andreas Schurti distinguishes himself in transactional and internal corporate governance, while Alexander Appel stands out for his focus on cross-border transactions and commercial contracts. Moritz Blasy is most active in the corporate and regulatory aspects of banking and finance, and Nicolai Binkert regularly works on transactions involving financial intermediaries and holding entities. In September and November 2022, respectively, the firm welcomed Georg Mühlbauer of Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners and Bernhard Rankl of Binder Grösswang.

Practice head(s):

Andreas Schurti; Alexander Appel; Moritz Blasy; Nicolai Binkert


Other key lawyers:

Georg Mühlbauer; Bernhard Rankl


Testimonials

‘Great team  – open, transparent communication, with a view to achieve the best outcome for everyone.’

‘Alexander Appel was a real pleasure to work with.’

‘The team works efficiently, and is highly professional and well versed in the relevant issues of foundation and trust law.’

‘Schurti Partners has a strong team advising large family offices and corporate holding structures in all aspects. In particular, they are strong on foundations, trusts, holding companies etc. In this context they also advise on large transactions which regularly involve multiple jurisdictions.’

‘Andreas Schurti and Moritz Blasy are the leading individuals in all aspects of corporate and commercial activities.’

BATLINER WANGER BATLINER Rechtsanwälte AG

Corporate and capital markets transactions, high-end M&A and regulatory advice are the linchpin of BATLINER WANGER BATLINER Rechtsanwälte AG, which displays further expertise in the areas of real estate, employment law and data protection. Founding partners Christian Batliner and Martin Batliner both provide full support across a wide spectrum of corporate and commercial law matters, and lead the team alongside financial services expert Markus Wille. Philipp Kranz, who was promoted to partner in January 2023, and Ralph Wanger are in-house fintech experts.

Practice head(s):

Martin Batliner; Christian Batliner; Markus Wille


Other key lawyers:

Ralph Wanger; Philipp Kranz


Key clients

Gable Insurance


Work highlights


  • Advised various clients in relation to numerous initial coin offering projects and blockchain projects, including on the possibility of tokens being listed on crypto exchanges.
  • Acted as the trustee in the bankruptcy of Gable Insurance AG, Vaduz, a non-life insurance company which operated in 11 countries.

Marxer & Partner Attorneys-at-Law

Servicing domestic and international multi-corporate enterprises, insurance and industrial companies, and investment funds, Marxer & Partner Attorneys-at-Law's large corporate team is regularly instructed in cross-border transactions and M&A, as well as regulatory, corporate due diligence and data protection matters. Michael Oberhuber, Daniel Damjanovic and Markus Summer lead; Sonja Schwaighofer and Franziska Goop-Monauni were promoted to partner in January 2023.

Practice head(s):

Michael Oberhuber; Daniel Damjanovic; Markus Summer


Other key lawyers:

Sonja Schwaighofer; Franziska Goop-Monaun


Niedermüller | Attorneys at Law

Niedermüller | Attorneys at Law offers international corporations, investment funds, family companies and foundations comprehensive coverage of structuring and M&A transactions, with a particular emphasis on digital assets, financial market regulation and regulatory matters. Practice head Matthias Niedermüller is highly regarded as a leader in the fintech and blockchain space, with new July 2023 partner appointees Giuseppina Epicoco and Nina Tihanyi-Meittinger supporting on all aspects of commercial, corporate and regulatory advice.

Practice head(s):

Matthias Niedermüller


Other key lawyers:

Giuseppina Epicoco; Nina Tihanyi-Meittinger; Selma Talic


Key clients

Celestia Network


MultiversX Network


Banking Circle S.A.


holoride GmbH


holoride AG


Fineqia Ltd.


Tradeteq Ltd.


Skale Network


Legacy Network


advocatio Rechtsanwälte Grabher Dür

advocatio Rechtsanwälte Grabher Dür adopts a strategic focus on counselling and advisory services in corporate, banking, insurance and commercial matters, whereby the team are frequently engaged by national and international financial services providers and high-net-worth-individuals with business connections or asset investments in Liechtenstein. Practice head Johannes Dür is a reliable resource in wealth and asset management, foundations and trusts.

Practice head(s):

Johannes Dür


Testimonials

‘The firm is highly professional and works very quickly and accurately at fair prices.’

‘Johannes Dür is an absolute top lawyer. He is fast, accurate, creative when necessary and 100% client-oriented.’

‘advocatio is a relatively small law-firm with a high degree of partner involvement. Clients benefit to a high degree from the outstanding expertise and skills of the two partners.’

Work highlights


  • Advised a foreign high-net-worth-individual regarding the creation of a Liechtenstein trust, including elaboration of a tailor-made trust deed.
  • Advised a foreign entrepreneur on the purchase of half of a foreign group of companies and reviewed the contractual framework.
  • Advised a foreign factoring company on regulatory and contractual issues regarding the purchase of receivables in Liechtenstein.

Müller & Partner Rechtsanwälte

Strong credentials in the banking and finance sector makes Müller & Partner Rechtsanwälte a choice address for domestic and international clients seeking advice on banking, insurance, commercial, corporate, trust and tort law, with the team also regularly taking on appointments as liquidators for insolvent companies and legal administrators for trusts and foundations. Roland Müller is particularly adept in the latter, and heads the practice in conjunction with Robert Neudorfer, Egon Hug and Martin Zech.

Practice head(s):

Roland Müller; Robert Neudorfer; Egon Hug; Martin Zech


Testimonials

‘Very flexible, hands-on practical solutions; quick turnaround.’

Ospelt & Partner Attorneys at Law Ltd.

A broad base of domestic and international clients turns to Ospelt & Partner Attorneys at Law Ltd. for assistance with M&A, corporate restructuring and commercial agreements. With founding partner and practice head Alexander Ospelt there is access to a dedicated point of contact for comprehensive structuring advice, and the team is rounded out by corporate and commercial law veteran Thomas Wiedl, gaming industry specialist Thomas Plattner and insurance supervision expert Judith Hasler.

Practice head(s):

Alexander Ospelt


Other key lawyers:

Thomas Wiedl; Thomas Plattner; Judith Hasler


Testimonials

‘The team at Ospelt has a unique combination of local Liechtenstein knowledge and connections, as well as international experience. They are very attentive and entrepreneurial.’

‘Alexander Ospelt, the lead partner, is both very experienced and customer-oriented. He always looks for solutions that are in the customer’s interest. He can draw on a network of international contacts but also has direct access to Liechtenstein decision makers.’

‘Innovative team, with a very good service attitude.’

‘Judith Hasler has proved to be an extremely knowledgeable, hard-working lawyer who really knows the details of the law.’

‘Alexander Ospelt is always on top of things, always reachable, and has a strong client focus.’

‘Thomas Plattner convinces us above all with his many years of experience and his hands-on mentality. This enables him to always solve complex legal issues calmly and professionally. He is very customer-oriented and reliable.’

Key clients

FMA Mechatronic Solutions AG


Seed X Liechtenstein AG


Herbert Ospelt Anstalt


Billington Holdings Plc


Gassnerbau AG


wefox Insurance AG


Stiftung pro Humanitate


Octium Assurance AG


Banque Havilland (Liechtenstein) AG


Bemer Int. AG


Bergbahnen Malbun AG


Work highlights


  • Supported and advised Seed X Liechtenstein in the establishment of a VC company structure.
  • Advised Bergbahnen Malbun AG on its restructuring.
  • Advised Stiftung pro Humanitate in corporate and commercial matters.

Rechtsanwaltskanzlei Bergt und Partner AG

The corporate and commercial law skill set of Rechtsanwaltskanzlei Bergt und Partner AG covers both contentious and n0n-contentious matters, including transactions, structurings, M&A and compliance. Leadership is shared between founding partners Josef Bergt, a seasoned expert in new economy law, and Peter Bergt, who brings strength to commercial, contract, damages and warranty, and IT law.

Practice head(s):

Josef Bergt; Peter Bergt


Testimonials

‘Fast, personal, intelligent, precise, high knowledge, innovative, solution-bringing, helpful, fair invoicing.’

‘The practice distinguishes itself through a unique blend of legal expertise and strategic foresight, thereby positioning itself as a comprehensive adviser in the complex and realm of commercial, corporate and M&A law.’

‘Transactional excellence: the team has a proven track record in successfully navigating high-stakes, complex transactions, both domestically and internationally.’

‘Beyond legal counsel, the team offers strategic advice that aligns with the client’s broader business objectives, thereby adding value that transcends legal compliance.’

‘Bergt und Partner stands out for its holistic approach, which encompasses not just legal expertise but also a deep understanding of the business and economic implications of various transactions and decisions.’

Key clients

LCX AG


Floin AG (previously The Finest Token AG)


STG Trust reg.


Graber Advisory Establishment


IDNI Ltd.


Intrace AG


RaceCoin AG


Netvision AG


Eternalyst AG


FIAG Franchise AG


Work highlights


  • Advised LCX AG on its registration for the additional virtual asset service provider (VASP) role as a physical validator with the Financial Market Authority (FMA) in Liechtenstein.
  • Represented a global crypto asset exchange and service provider in the global rollout of one of their products in Liechtenstein.
  • Represented a Swiss litigation fund and its corporate structuring of a spin-off in Liechtenstein.