Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Liechtenstein
Band 1
About
Provided by Gasser Partner Attorneys at Law
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
Chambers Review
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
Provided by Chambers
"It is a standout firm in terms of international trust work, they are everyone's go-to people."
"Gasser Partner houses very experienced partners and a solid army of fine associates."
"Gasser Partners produces good work promptly and responds to communication quickly."
"It is a standout firm in terms of international trust work, they are everyone's go-to people."
"Gasser Partner houses very experienced partners and a solid army of fine associates."
"Gasser Partners produces good work promptly and responds to communication quickly."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"He comes highly recommended for cases with a Liechtenstein connection."
"Johannes Gasser is well known and very specialised in all matters relating to foundation litigation and ADR."
"Johannes Gasser is the principal name in the international trust circuit, everyone knows who he is."
Hannes Arnold joins the rankings due to his increasing presence in the Liechtenstein disputes market. He advises high net worth individuals as well as corporate entities on disputes relating to corporate structures and funds.
"He comes highly recommended for complex cases."
"Hannes is responsive, commercial and easy to get on with."
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.
"He is highly recommended for international cases."
"He delves into detail and for a really complex issue, he would be a go-to."
Ranked Lawyers at
Gasser Partner Attorneys at Law
Liechtenstein
Members
Provided by Gasser Partner Attorneys at Law
Hannes Arnold
Head of Department
Head of Department
Johannes Sander
Sebastian Auer
Thomas Nigg
Head of Department
Industries
Provided by Gasser Partner Attorneys at Law
asset managers
banks
companies from Liechtenstein and abroad
fiduciary service providers
fund administrators
insurance companies
private clients (especially high-net-worth individuals)