Gasser Partner Attorneys at Law delivers full-service expertise to domestic and international banks, insurers, asset managers and investment firms across the full spectrum of banking and finance matters. Hannes Arnold focuses on complex restructuring and large-cap M&A involving financial intermediaries. Arnold leads the group alongside Thomas Nigg, who specialises in advising clients on all aspects of Liechtenstein corporate, foundation, and trust structures. Christina Delia Pointner has wide-ranging expertise in financial markets regulation and is active in the fintech and insurtech fields, guiding clients through licensing procedures. Another key team member, Domenik Vogt is highly regarded for his technical expertise in Liechtenstein establishment law and his ability to navigate complex multijurisdictional matters.
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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‘Very reliable firm and team. Capacity to handle all kinds of mandates, including bigger and urgent requests, efficiently. Good team structure and clear distribution of work according to seniority.’
‘Very responsive, top legal knowledge, pragmatic. Thomas Nigg and Christina Pointner stand out for their exceptional expertise and organisation.’
‘Great team with a lot of experience and very easy to work with. Always available when needed.’
Schurti Partners Attorneys at Law Ltd
The banking practitioners at Schurti Partners Attorneys at Law Ltd ‘combine solid technical expertise with a practical, cross-border perspective’, advising on complex financial transactions, restructurings and asset financing, both domestically and internationally. Co-head Nicolai Binkert focuses on cross-border financing and wealth structuring for high-net-worth clients, leading the group alongside Moritz Blasy, who advises banks, insurers, investment funds and fintechs on regulatory matters and FMA proceedings. Andreas Schurti brings extensive regulatory experience, and Alexander Appel assists clients in ensuring compliance with new and non-EEA funds and in alignment with ESG standards. Bernhard Rankl, who has recently been promoted to partner, specialises in banking, finance and regulatory law and advises lenders and borrowers on licensing, governance and structural reorganisations.
Praxisleiter:
Nicolai Binkert; Moritz Blasy
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Andreas Schurti; Alexander Appel; Bernhard Rankl
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‚Very business-minded, practical and pragmatic advice, combined with an in-depth analysis behind the scenes and high quality documentation. Delivered even when faced with borderline unreasonable deadlines set by us. User-friendly, easy to work with, impeccable English. A pleasure at the personal level, combined with professional excellence.‘
‚The team at Schurti Partners provides steady, well-grounded advice on Liechtenstein foundations and wealth management. They combine solid technical expertise with a practical, cross-border perspective, which helps when coordinating with banks, trustees and family offices. Communication is clear and measured, and they are responsive on key issues.‘
‚Alexander Appel stands out as a calm, thoughtful adviser with strong insight into foundation governance and restructuring. The firm delivers reliable outcomes and is constructive in resolving issues. Overall, a capable and trustworthy partner for foundation-related mandates.‘
Niedermüller | Attorneys at Law
Praised for its ‘deep understanding of the financial sector’, Niedermüller | Attorneys at Law assists clients on the establishment and licensing of regulated entities, public offerings of financial instruments and tokens, and the structuring of holding vehicles, including crypto foundations for global blockchain businesses. Co-heads Matthias Niedermüller and Giuseppina Epicoco provide tailored regulatory support to fintech and digital asset clients, with notable expertise in MiCAR compliance.
Praxisleiter:
Matthias Niedermüller; Giuseppina Epicoco
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‚Pragmatic, to the point, very active in the market, know their topics and the business needs.‘
‚Matthias Niedermüller: leading teams and clients alike, offers solutions not problems. Giuseppina Epicoco: legal expert with exceptional knowledge.‘
‚Strong technically, collaborative approach.‘
Kernmandanten
Banking Circle S.A.
Celsion Finance
DLT Finance
Keyrock
Legacy Network
Celestia Network
MultiversX Network
Pyth Data Association
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Banking Circle in obtaining a Liechtenstein banking license and starting its operational business in Liechtenstein and the EEA/EU.
Rechtsanwaltskanzlei Bergt und Partner AG
Rechtsanwaltskanzlei Bergt und Partner AG is recognised for its expertise in banking, finance and fintech regulation, advising multinational corporates, financial institutions and leading digital asset businesses. Joint heads Josef Bergt and Peter Bergt combine regulatory insight with strong disputes capabilities, guiding crypto exchanges, neo-banks and embedded finance providers across MiCAR, PSD2/3, and complex cross-border compliance, licensing and other regulatory matters.
Praxisleiter:
Josef Bergt; Thomas Stern; Peter Bergt
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‘Josef Bergt has an hands-on approach, is reachable and able to provide advice beyond the legal, with a view to markets and behaviourism.’
‘The team provides a large amount of practical, theoretical and economical knowledge.’
‘Josef Bergt is very well connected and is very experienced in new technologies, including crypto.’
Kernmandanten
LCX AG
Floin AG
Netvision AG
STG Trust reg.
Confero Europe AG
IDNI AG
Graber Advisory Establishment
Eternalyst AG
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented of one of the largest global crypto-asset exchanges and service providers in its global rollout for Liechtenstein.
- Advised Floin AG on the end-to-end scaling of its digital assets franchise into a MiCAR-compliant financial-services group.
BATLINER WANGER BATLINER Rechtsanwälte AG
BATLINER WANGER BATLINER Rechtsanwälte AG has a strong track record in advising domestic and international banks, investment service providers and asset managers. The firm acts for both lenders and borrowers on structured financing and cross-border lending mandates, and also regulatory compliance. Practice head Martin Batliner brings a ‘broad network, experience and knowledge’ to the firm’s banking and finance practice.
Praxisleiter:
Martin Batliner
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‘We have worked with BATLINER WANGER BATLINER on complex matters involving settlement negotiations, supervisory proceedings and questions around foundations. The team has guided us with professionalism, efficiency and clear advice throughout.’
‘Our main contact has been Christian Batliner, who has been central to our matter. He has represented us in supervisory proceedings, led settlement negotiations and prepared several detailed legal opinions on foundation law. We value his deep expertise, his sound strategic judgment and his ability to explain complex issues in a clear way.’
‚Martin Batliner is absolutely well-known, with a broad network, experience and knowledge.‘
Kernmandanten
Gable Insurance
Highlight-Mandate
- Acted as the trustee in bankruptcy of Gable Insurance AG.
NÄGELE Attorneys at Law LLC
Thomas Nägele leads the practice at NÄGELE Attorneys at Law LLC alongside Judith Hasler and Rainer A. Sprenger. The firm advises fintech and blockchain-focused businesses on complex financial market regulation beyond pure licensing. Nägele, Hasler and Sprenger’s collective expertise spans banking supervision, compliance, securities and fintech regulation, and they also advise on the structuring of blockchain projects in line with the Liechtenstein Blockchain Act.
Praxisleiter:
Thomas Nägele; Judith Hasler; Rainer A. Sprenger
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‘Thomas Nägele remains the strongest partner with the best connections, most commercial and solution-oriented approach, and the deepest industry knowledge.’
‘Thomas Nägele is the go-to lawyer for all things crypto in Liechtenstein.’
‘Immediately responsive to client queries, no ambiguity in legal advice. Very reliable and commercially focused. Strong regulatory insight.’
Kernmandanten
Bittrex Global GmbH i.L.
Bitcoin Suisse AG
Kinesis AG
Copper Markets (Liechtenstein) AG
Fineqia AG
FYNTRA Fintech AG
Scrypt Digital Trading AG
Smart Valor AG
web3mine ag
DeXentra GmbH
Highlight-Mandate
- Appointed as liquidator of Bittrex Global GmbH i.L., responsible for the entire liquidation process, including all related proceedings.
- Advised a cryptocurrency custody and brokerage firm for institutional investors on the structuring of its Liechtenstein entity and on obtaining a CASP licence under MiCAR.
- Provided legal and regulatory advice to Bitcoin Suisse AG on all matters related to the Liechtenstein Blockchain Act, MiCAR, and represented it before the FMA.
Ospelt & Partner Attorneys at Law Ltd.
Ospelt & Partner Attorneys at Law Ltd. is recognised for its regulatory strength in the financial services sector, advising banks, insurers and gambling operators on domestic and cross-border mandates. The team is led by the ‘highly qualified’ Alexander Ospelt, a regular adviser to insurance clients, alongside Thomas Plattner, who is regarded for his expertise in gaming and gambling law.
Praxisleiter:
Alexander Ospelt
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Thomas Plattner
Kernmandanten
wefox Insurance AG
AXA-ARAG
Malbun Bergbahnen
Stiftung Pro Humanitate
Schill+Seilacher
OCTIUM/OCTIUM Assurance
Banque Havilland AG
Seed X Funds SICAV
Seed X Liechtenstein AG
Adon Trading FZE Dubai/Mulberry Proje Ve dis Ticaret A.S.
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Seed X Liechtenstein on financial services regulatory matters, including related to the establishment of funds.
- Advised Malbun Bergbahnen on financing and refinancing matters.
- Advised Pro Humanitate Foundation and Schill+Seilacher on financing and refinancing matters as part of a cross-border reorganisation and restructuring.