NÄGELE Attorneys at Law LLC > Vaduz, Liechtenstein > Firm Profile
NÄGELE Attorneys at Law LLC Offices
Dr. Grass-Strasse 12
Vaduz
Liechtenstein
NÄGELE Attorneys at Law LLC > The Legal 500 Rankings
Liechtenstein > Banking and finance Tier 3
No other firm is as synonymous with blockchain expertise as NÄGELE Attorneys at Law LLC, which offers comprehensive advice to domestic and international fintech companies on corporate structuring, licensing and registrations. Founding partner Thomas Nägele is a pioneer in projects related to blockchain/distributed ledger tech, telecoms and the internet, and leads the practice alongside financial regulatory and litigation expert Peter Nägele and supervisory law specialist Johannes Virleitner. Thomas Feldkircher left the firm in April 2023.Practice head(s):
Thomas Nägele; Peter Nägele; Johannes Virleitner
Other key lawyers:
Markus Stelzl; Christian Inmann; Ursula Wegstein
Testimonials
‘Thomas Nägele’s network, visionary thinking and international presence for Liechtenstein is unmatched.’
‘Johannes Virleitner and Ursula Wegstein are experts in all things tech, law and Liechtenstein, which is seldom seen in combination.’
‘Very innovative team and sound strategic thinking.’
‘Peter Nägele has a wealth of experience among others as a litigator for complex financial and insurance matters.’
‘In addition to Peter Nägele’s extremely high level of professional expertise, we appreciate his calm, precise way of communicating without losing the sharpness of the content. Because of these characteristics, he has successfully supported us in a wide variety of negotiations.’
Key clients
Bittrex Global GmbH
CLL Compliance Labs AG
Prisma Life AG
VTM International Fundmanagement AG
Verwaltungs- und Privat-Bank (VP Bank)
Stiftung Sozialfonds
VNX S.A.
The Natural Gem GmbH
EtherMail GmbH
BTSE AG (BTSE Ltd.)
Dustin Plantholt
Blocksize Capital GmbH
Dennis Dinkelmeyer
Dr Julian Hosp
Q Development AG
Kinesis AG
Helmuth Tschütscher Familienstiftung
Gernot Teufel
Ocean Consulting Aktiengesellschaft
CT Classic Token Holding AG
Work highlights
- Advised PrismaLife AG, a life insurer based in Liechtenstein, on various matters, including regulatory issues.
- Advised Bittrex Global GmbH for many years and in all ongoing legal matters and strategic issues.
- Assisted BTSE AG (BTSE Ltd.) with successfully filing a regulatory ruling and with the legal set-up of a trading venue with the Financial Market Authority in Liechtenstein.
NÄGELE Attorneys at Law LLC > Firm Profile
The firm NÄGELE Attorneys at Law LLC was founded in December 2015 by Dr. Thomas Nägele, LL.M. and has a unique background, as it possesses exceptional and deep competencies stretching from civil to criminal to corporate law, particularly in the crypto realm. Over the years, the firm has grown to include four partners.
Founding partner Dr. Thomas Nägele has profound knowledge and experience in the FinTech and blockchain-related industries. He provides advice on the structuring of blockchain projects in accordance with the Liechtenstein Blockchain Act and handles corresponding dealings and involvement with supervisory authorities. Coupled with his expertise in the fields of Internet/IT law, corporate and civil law, he bridges the gap between law and technology on a daily basis. Due to this increasingly specific field of expertise, NÄGELE founded the House of Blockchain, in which the law firm is nested alongside other Liechtenstein-based blockchain and crypto businesses.
Mag. iur. Fabienne Muxel heads the Litigation Department and offers extensive and in-depth knowledge spanning the entire spectrum of civil, administrative, corporate, and (commercial) criminal law. She provides legal counsel on these topics, with a specialization in family and labor law. As an experienced litigator, admitted to both the Liechtenstein and Austrian bar, Mag. iur. Fabienne Muxel offers legal advice and represents domestic and international private clients and multinational corporations in investigative and criminal proceedings.
Mag. iur. Johannes Virleitner, LL.M. and Dr. iur. Peter Nägele each serve as the Head of their Banking and Finance Department, providing in-depth advice on capital markets and securities law. They primarily focus on banking and supervisory law. Mag. iur. Johannes Virleitner advises both national and international financial intermediaries, as well as blockchain companies.
NÄGELE Attorneys at Law currently employs over 20 people and is experiencing constant growth, making it one of the larger law firms in Liechtenstein. The legal staff includes attorneys who have passed the bar exam in Liechtenstein, Austria, and Germany, demonstrating the firm’s dedication to providing both local and international services.
Areas of practice: The firm’s main areas of expertise include distributed ledger technologies, particularly Blockchain law, IT law, and capital markets law. Additionally, the firm sustains a distinct team specializing in different areas of civil and criminal law. Being an already well-established financial center, Liechtenstein has taken on a pioneer role in the crypto asset space and implemented an effective virtual asset regulatory framework over the past years. NÄGELE Attorneys at Law has been actively involved, making integral contributions to the drafting of the Liechtenstein Blockchain Act (Trusted Technologies Law), with the partners serving as speakers at national and international events surrounding Blockchain/DLT technology. This experience, coupled with the firm’s involvement in over 300 Blockchain-related projects, witnesses a deep understanding of the legal framework surrounding FinTech Innovation but also traditional financial and capital law within the country, as well as abroad.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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IT-law (DLT, Blockchain) | Thomas Nägele | tn@naegele.law | |
Litigation | Fabienne Muxel | fm@naegele.law | |
Banking & Finance | Johannes Virleitner | jv@naegele.law | |
Banking & Finance | Peter Nägele | pn@naegele.law |
Meet The Team(s)
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Christian Inmann, LL.M., LL.B., BSc. | Attorney at Law | View Profile | |
Mag iur Barbara Miliker | Attorney at Law | View Profile | |
Mag iur Fabienne Muxel | Partner | View Profile | |
Dr iur Peter Nägele | Partner | View Profile | |
Dr iur Thomas Nägele, LL.M. | Managing Partner | View Profile | |
Mag iur Anna Puritscher | Associate | View Profile | |
Mag iur Markus Stelzl, LL.M. | Attorney at Law | Head of Corporate | View Profile | |
Mag iur Johannes Virleitner, LL.M. | Partner | View Profile | |
Mag iur Ursula Wegstein | Attorney at Law | Chief Operating Officer | View Profile | |
Mag iur Nathalie Weiss | Attorney at Law | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Legal stuff : between 10-15 Administrative Staff : 6Languages
English French German Russian Czech CroatianMemberships
Liechtenstein Bar Association AIJA - International Association of Young Lawyers INATBA - International Association for Trusted Blockchain ApplicationsClient Testimonials
CLIENT: Mauro Casellini
COMPANY/FIRM: Bank Frick
TESTIMONIAL: The cooperation with Nägele Rechtsanwälte is always highly professional and satisfactory. Whether on behalf of a client of the bank or for the bank itself, the work is always carried out at the highest level and with impeccable quality.
CLIENT: Fabian Wahle
COMPANY/FIRM: Neon Exchange
TESTIMONIAL: Nägele RA successfully supported us in navigating the uncharted waters of security token offerings, setting a precedent for this sector in Europe. Their strong expertise, work ethic and overall professionalism made this cooperation a pleasant experience. We are looking forward to continuing this journey with them, breaking new ground at the intersection of the finance and blockchain industries.
CLIENT: Marion Vogel
TESTIMONIAL: My experience with Nägele Attorneys at Law was always utmost satisfying. From a first contact up to wrapping up business the law firm makes you feel being in safe hands while providing friendly and efficient service.
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