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Schurti Partners Attorneys at Law Ltd
ZOLLSTRASSE 2
9490 VADUZ
Liechtenstein

Position

Partner

Career

Alexander Appel passed the Liechtenstein Bar Exam in 1999 and subsequently practised in the Corporate/M&A group of an renowned business law firm in Zurich. He joined Schurti Partners (formerly Walch & Schurti) in 2001 and became a partner in 2005.

Languages

German (native)
English
Spanish
French

Memberships

Liechtenstein Bar Association
Liechtenstein Association of Notaries Public
Liechtenstein Arbitration Association
AIJA

Education

University of London / London School of Economics (LL.M., 1997)
University of Innsbruck, Austria, (Doctorate, Dr.iur., 1995)
University of Innsbruck, Austria,  (Master’s degree, Mag.iur., 1994)
University of Zurich, Switzerland,  (Zwischenprüfung, 1991).

Lawyer Rankings

Liechtenstein > Commercial, corporate and M&A

(Leading individuals)

Alexander AppelSchurti 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.

Liechtenstein > Banking and finance

The combined finance and regulatory offering from Schurti Partners Attorneys at Law Ltd is highly valued by international and domestic banks, insurance companies, asset managers, investment funds, private equity houses and fintech service providers seeking assistance with all aspects of capital development and regulatory advice. On the financial transactions side, Nicolai Binkert takes centre stage, leading the practice alongside Moritz Blasy, who is a powerhouse in regulatory matters and proceedings before the Financial Market Authority (FMA). Alexander Appel supports across the breadth of regulatory and transactional queries. Notable additions to the team include Bernhard Rankl from Binder Grösswang in November 2022, and Philipp Schanner from Fellner Wratzfeld & Partners in September 2023.

Comparative Guides

Liechtenstein: Mergers & Acquisitions February 2024 This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Mergers & Acquisitions laws and regulations applicable in Liechtenstein.