Leveraging its ‘high level of expertise’, Gasser Partner Attorneys at Law provides comprehensive advice to international banks, insurers, asset managers, and other financial service providers on the full range of banking and finance matters. The practice is jointly headed by the ’capable’ Hannes Arnold, who specialises in complex licensing procedures and the ‘knowledgeable’ Thomas Nigg, who focuses on secured and unsecured lending, bank mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance. Key associate Christina Delia Preiner supports clients with licensing, restructuring, and acquisition projects. Domenik Vogt was promoted to partnership in January 2025.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The firm has good expertise in area of banking and finance.'

  • ‘Thomas Nigg has a dynamic approach and is very knowledgeable.'

  • ‘The firm is very connected to the industry and has high levels of expertise.'

  • ‘Thomas Nigg and Vogt Domenik assisted us with a complex cross-border banking group restructuring operation. They covered M&A, contractual, and regulatory aspects expertly.'

  • ‘Hannes Arnold provides actionable advice and has sound knowledge of insurance.'

  • Christina Delia Preiner is very responsive and her advice is helpful.'
  • 'Christina Delia Preiner is a very trustful lawyer.'
  • ‘The firm is very pro-active, with strong communication skills.'

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Hannes Arnold, Thomas Nigg

Other key lawyers

Domenik Vogt, Christina Delia Preiner