Extensive in-house experience, broad international links and a traditional focus on banking and finance highlight Gasser Partner Attorneys at Law as a prime choice for national and international banks, investment firms and other financial service providers in matters including derivatives trading, fintech and sustainable finance. Renowned bond expert Hannes Arnold and Liechtenstein corporations, foundations and trusts specialist Thomas Nigg together lead the team, with support from Domenik Vogt on financial transactions and M&A, and Christina Delia Preiner on financial markets law and regulation.
Banking and finance in Liechtenstein
Gasser Partner Attorneys at Law
Praxisleiter:
Hannes Arnold; Thomas Nigg
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Domenik Vogt; Christina Delia Preiner
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‘Gasser Partner and their lawyers have extensive knowledge in both the local law and cross-border transactions. In the international terrain they move with an incredible security that always gives us peace of mind. Gasser Partner is a one-stop shop. This keeps complicated mandates lean and does not tie up any personnel capacities in our company.’
‘Thomas Nigg has more than convinced us of his outstanding legal skills in the field of banking and finance, as well as corporate law. He is also our first point of contact concerning private equity, financial market law or regulated activities under Liechtenstein law.’
‘Gasser Partner is a law firm with an excellent record and extensive experience resolving highly complex legal and regulatory matters.’
Schurti Partners Attorneys at Law Ltd
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.
Praxisleiter:
Nicolai Binkert; Moritz Blasy
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Andreas Schurti; Alexander Appel; Bernhard Rankl; Philipp Schanner
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‘Schurti has a very professional, highly responsive team. They are pleasant to work with and always deliver on time.’
‘Alexander Appel is our go-to lawyer for any banking and finance work in Liechtenstein.’
‘Bernhard Rankl was quick to respond, very knowledgeable and came up with solutions to a number of particularly specific cross-border problems which arose during the course of the transaction.’
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BATLINER WANGER BATLINER Rechtsanwälte AG
Major international banks and insurers, as well as domestic financial service providers, rely on BATLINER WANGER BATLINER Rechtsanwälte AG for advice on financing structures on both the lending and borrowing sides, regulatory compliance and supervision, and investment fund law, as well as insolvency and restructuring proceedings for creditors and debtors. Founding partner and practice head Martin Batliner's focus spans the breadth of banking and insurance law, while Ralph Wanger provides invaluable expertise in fintech. Philipp Kranz, who was promoted to partner in January 2023, is an additional point of contact for blockchain, cryptocurrencies and investment funds matters.
Praxisleiter:
Martin Batliner
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ralph Wanger; Philipp Kranz
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’A very good team of top lawyers, attentive and responsive.’
‘Philipp Kranz is knowledgeable and attentive.’
’Ralph Wanger has outstanding experience.’
Kernmandanten
Gable Insurance
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- Acted as the trustee in the bankruptcy of Gable Insurance AG, a non-life insurance company which operated in 11 countries.
- Advised various clients in relation to numerous initial coin offering projects and blockchain projects, including advising on the possibility of tokens being listed on crypto exchanges.
Niedermüller | Attorneys at Law
Digital asset specialists Niedermüller | Attorneys at Law bring strength to servicing clients in connection with acquiring financial market licenses, issuing securities and resolving conflicts with regulatory authorities, as well as with blockchain infrastructure projects and asset recovery. Founding partner and practice head Matthias Niedermüller‘s substantial experience in financial markets law is bolstered by the regulatory expertise of Giuseppina Epicoco, who was promoted to partner in July 2023.
Praxisleiter:
Matthias Niedermüller
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Giuseppina Epicoco
Kernmandanten
Banking Circle
MultiversX Network
Celestia Network
Fineqia AG
Tradeteq AG
Holoride AG
Skale Network
Cantina Royale AG
Legacy AG
Rechtsanwaltskanzlei Bergt und Partner AG
Large crypto exchanges and fintech start-ups alike refer to Rechtsanwaltskanzlei Bergt und Partner AG for integrated advice on payment, investment and the VASP scene in Liechtenstein, including representation before the Financial Market Authority and other regulatory matters. The practice is jointly led by Josef Bergt, who is well-versed in supporting regulated financial institutions and financial intermediaries in formation, registration and licensing; and Peter Bergt, who is highly regarded for his litigation skills.
Praxisleiter:
Josef Bergt; Peter Bergt
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‘The small practice is well managed and flexible to respond to requests. In addition, the coverage of Liechtenstein and Austria makes it a good option for larger Austrian firms.’
‘Josef Bergt has a great understanding of fintech and blockchain matters.’
‘A deep understanding of banking and finance with a very technical focus.’
Kernmandanten
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
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- Advised LCX AG with registering for the additional virtual asset service provider (VASP) role as a physical validator with the Financial Market Authority 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.
NÄGELE Attorneys at Law LLC
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.
Praxisleiter:
Thomas Nägele; Peter Nägele; Johannes Virleitner
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Markus Stelzl; Christian Inmann; Ursula Wegstein
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‘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.’
Kernmandanten
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
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- 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.