Spear’s Review

A leading figure within Liechtenstein’s trust and foundation space, Johannes Gasser of Gasser Partner specialises in cross-border disputes, arbitration and litigation, corporate law and white-collar crime. He is also highly experienced in complex trust issues, including trustee removals and liabilities. His portfolio of clients therefore entrust him with their most private issues and find solace in his expertise and discretion. 

‘My focus was always on the international client having a financial or legal issue in Liechtenstein. And, inevitably, that’s where you get into corporate law,’ he tells Spear’s.

Clients have described Gasser as ‘precise’, ‘technically strong’ and a ‘great strategist’. 

Adviser Profile

Johannes Gasser is a senior partner at Gasser Partner and widely regarded as a leading authority in Liechtenstein on the law of private foundations. His practice focuses on litigation and arbitration relating to foundations, trusts and corporations with complex structures. He frequently advises on cross-border corporate M&A and restructuring matters in the context of family offices and private wealth structures. He is regularly appointed as arbitrator in high-value international disputes and is known for his strategic approach in resolving complex conflicts. His extensive experience enables him to bridge legal, commercial and cross-jurisdictional considerations to deliver pragmatic solutions for his clients.

Johannes is the author of various publications regarding this matter, including the practice commentary on Liechtenstein’s new law on private foundations. Clients regard him as a ‘top-notch lawyer’ and especially highlight that he is ‘highly technically skilled, always available and very responsive. He always finds solutions, having a very creative mind.’

Further clients remark that Mr Gasser ‘enjoys a distinguished reputation internationally. His practice covers arbitration and litigation, with high-net-worth individuals as key clients. He is dedicated to the clients’ interest and a great strategist and a fantastic litigator. He has an extraordinary technical expertise, broad experience and an in-depth knowledge of private wealth law. He regularly acts as Liechtenstein counsel on cross-border matters and is additionally experienced in white-collar crime issues.’

Clients say they ‘were very impressed with how knowledgeable he is and how quickly he got us up to speed. He dealt with our matter with a great deal of professionalism.’