Schurti Partners Attorneys at Law Ltd advises its clients on a range of issues, including corporate structuring, migrations, reorganisations and the restructuring of a variety of legal entities, with expertise in transactions involving regulated entities such as banks, insurance undertakings and fiduciary service providers. The practice is jointly led by Andreas Schurti, Moritz Blasy, Alexander Appel and Nicolai Binkert, who collectively cover corporate and M&A matters, internal governance and regulatory issues, as well as cross-border transactions. Schurti focuses on insurance, trust services and fund-related matters, with Blasy specialising in financial institutions and fintech enterprises, Appel on domestic and international M&A, and Binkert on cross-border finance and wealth structuring for HNWIs through foundations and trusts. Following his recent promotion to partner, Bernhard Rankl advises lenders and borrowers on cross-border financing while leveraging his EEA regulatory expertise to guide financial institutions through complex licensing and structural reorganisations.
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  • ‘We have dealt with a few firms in Liechtenstein - this is the best we have come across by far in terms of professionalism and technical expertise.’
  • ‘High-quality output, consistently detailed, collaborative and solution-oriented.’
  • ‘Alexander Appel stands out for his strong technical expertise and impressive ad hoc knowledge. He is able to respond swiftly and accurately during calls, demonstrating a sharp ability to adapt and think on his feet in complex discussions. Alexander is very reliable and pleasant to work with: his professionalism is matched by a personable approach, making collaboration both efficient and enjoyable.’
  • ‘We have had the privilege of collaborating with Schurti Partners on joint projects for one of our key clients concerning the establishment of a private foundation. The firm has provided invaluable support through their expertise in the field of private foundations, the drafting of statutes, and corporate governance matters.’
  • ‘Alexander Appel is an exceptional lawyer whose professionalism and expertise have greatly contributed to the success of our projects. He demonstrates an outstanding ability to identify and diagnose issues with precision, while at the same time approaching each challenge with creativity and pragmatism in the search for effective solutions.’
  • ‘Moritz Blasy and Nicolai Binkert are leading individuals in the firm as regards transactions and structures.’

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Andreas Schurti; Alexander Appel; Moritz Blasy; Nicolai Binkert

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Bernhard Rankl