Major international banks and insurers, as well as domestic financial service providers, rely on BATLINER WANGER BATLINER Rechtsanwälte AG for advice on financing structures on both the lending and borrowing sides, regulatory compliance and supervision, and investment fund law, as well as insolvency and restructuring proceedings for creditors and debtors. Founding partner and practice head Martin Batliner's focus spans the breadth of banking and insurance law, while Ralph Wanger provides invaluable expertise in fintech. Philipp Kranz, who was promoted to partner in January 2023, is an additional point of contact for blockchain, cryptocurrencies and investment funds matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ’A very good team of top lawyers, attentive and responsive.’

  • ‘Philipp Kranz is knowledgeable and attentive.’

  • ’Ralph Wanger has outstanding experience.’

  • ‘BWB has exceptional knowledge of Liechtenstein law. A wide range of legal areas is covered by BWB; they have an exceptional network in Liechtenstein.'

  • ‘Ralph Wanger is an exceptional lawyer with extensive experience in Liechtenstein.'

Key clients

  • Gable Insurance

Work highlights

  • Acted as the trustee in the bankruptcy of Gable Insurance AG, a non-life insurance company which operated in 11 countries.
  • Advised various clients in relation to numerous initial coin offering projects and blockchain projects, including advising on the possibility of tokens being listed on crypto exchanges.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Martin Batliner

Other key lawyers

Ralph Wanger, Philipp Kranz