Gasser Partner Attorneys at Law

The firm: Gasser Partner is one of the leading and most renowned law firms in Liechtenstein, particularly known for its substantial expertise in all aspects of business law. The firm advises private clients and institutional clients from Liechtenstein and abroad. From the head office in Liechtenstein Gasser Partner provides all traditional legal services as a full-service law firm. Due to the location of offices in Ruggell, Zurich and Vienna and close collaboration with international law firms, Gasser Partner has excellent global links. Owing to its size and expertise, Gasser Partner has specialists in every area of the law, enabling them to efficiently assist in complex, international cases.

Main areas of practice

Corporate and commercial law, M&A: Gasser Partner advises its clients on establishing and managing companies and structures and advises and represents companies throughout domestic and international mergers, restructurings, and acquisitions. The firm advises on all types of transactions and investments in Liechtenstein and abroad, on contract drafting, issuances, securitizations, and approval procedures. Clients include Liechtenstein and international companies of all sizes as well as private individuals and owner families. The firm's lawyers have significant experience, a high level of personal commitment, and pragmatic approach to seeking solutions.

Litigation: If pre-litigation negotiations fail and it is no longer possible to settle out of court, Gasser Partner is an expert partner for enforcing any claims before all Liechtenstein courts and authorities. The firm's expertise lies in particular in commercial and corporate law, including contentious foundation and trust law, civil fraud, proceeds of crime and asset recovery. The firm's lawyers have significant experience in representing international private clients provide clients with comprehensive advice in order to determine the best way to proceed.

Private client, asset and succession planning: Gasser Partner has a long tradition in advising families and private clients in asset planning, structuring and inheritance law  and on the establishment of Liechtenstein foundations, trusts and companies.

Banking, finance, regulatory and fintech: Advising and representing national and international banks, insurers, asset managers, investment firms, fund managers, payment service providers, trust companies and other financial service providers are a core strength and traditional focus of Gasser Partner. The firm assists financial service providers at every stage of the company life-cycle. Gasser Partner advises and assists during the establishment and licensing process, in relation to mergers, acquisitions or reorganization and day-to-day business activities, marketing, governance and compliance.

The firm provides legal opinions for industry associations (for example ISDA) as well as for individual products and business models. Gasser Partner represents and advises in a wide variety of national and international transactions and placements, the development of commercial and retail products and distribution.

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