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Litigation and arbitration have always been a key aspect of Gasser Partner's work. The scope of work in this regard encompasses all areas of civil and criminal law, in particular the key fields of business and corporate law, including foundation and trust law.

If a case cannot be settled out of court, we represent our clients in all the aforementioned areas before Liechtenstein courts, administrative authorities and arbitration panels. Liechtenstein's procedural law offers a variety of means to assert a party's claims: thus, we provide our clients with comprehensive advice in order to achieve their optimal solution.

Arbitration plays a particularly important role in the areas of trust and corporate law because it ensures confidentiality and prompt resolution. Our firm's partners are frequently appointed as arbitrators and are senior members of the Liechtenstein Arbitration Association. The quantity, quality and wealth of experience to be found in Gasser Partner enables us to work on large and complex international cases and cooperate with international colleagues.

The litigation and arbitration services focus on:

  • litigation in relation to civil, criminal and commercial law matters
  • representation with regard to debt enforcement proceedings and enforcement measures
  • advice and representation regarding recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments
  • asset recovery
  • representation in arbitration 
  • presidency in arbitration courts, appointment as party-arbitrators 

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Dispute Resolution - Liechtenstein

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What the Team is Known For

Gasser Partner is an acclaimed law firm that offers established litigation expertise alongside experience in arbitration and mediation. It comes highly recommended for complex disputes involving Liechtenstein wealth structures, often representing trusts, board members or beneficiaries. Its lawyers additionally offer assistance with debt enforcement proceedings, asset freezing and criminal cases. The law firm primarily acts on cross-border disputes and covers the Liechtenstein parts of multi-jurisdictional cases, including proceedings on the recognition of foreign arbitration awards. In addition to wealth management cases, Gasser Partner has experience in commercial litigation and insolvency disputes.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Johannes Gasser
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Johannes Gasser
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Johannes Gasser is one of Liechtenstein's most illustrious litigators. His wealth of experience enables him to represent clients in highly sophisticated mandates, including those involving parallel proceedings before arbitration tribunals and courts as well as cases that cover multiple jurisdictions. He has a focus on private wealth and trust disputes, alternatively acting for trust service providers and international UHNW clients.
Hannes Arnold
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Hannes Arnold
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Hannes Arnold frequently advises high net worth individuals as well as corporate entities on disputes relating to corporate structures and funds. His experience in complex, cross-border litigation and arbitration makes him a sought-after lawyer, both in Liechtenstein and abroad.

Hannes Arnold is strategic, keen, analytical and quick to grasp and understand issues, especially when it comes to cross-border work.

Hannes Arnold is the type of litigator who is hard to come by. He knows all the details of our matter and is focused on the technical issues, but just as easily shifts to a helicopter view.

Sebastian Auer
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Sebastian Auer
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Sebastian Auer is active on large-scale and intricate cases involving parties from various jurisdictions. He is particularly active in private wealth disputes, representing trustees or beneficiaries. He has experience in matters that involve complex trust and company structures and additionally advises on commercial disputes.

Sebastian Auer is very solution-oriented and always has the client's interests in mind.

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Liechtenstein

Dispute Resolution

Johannes Gasser
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Johannes Gasser
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Hannes Arnold
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Hannes Arnold
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Band 3
Sebastian Auer
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Sebastian Auer
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Members

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Hannes Arnold

Head of Department

Johannes Gasser

Johannes Gasser

Head of Department

Johannes Sander

Sebastian Auer

Thomas Nigg

Head of Department

Industries

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asset managers

banks

companies from Liechtenstein and abroad

fiduciary service providers

fund administrators

insurance companies

private clients (especially high-net-worth individuals)