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Johannes Gasser

Dr. iur. LL.M. (Eur. Law), TEP
Senior Partner

Biography

Dr. Johannes Gasser is Senior Partner at GASSER PARTNER Attorneys at Law in Schaan. His main practice areas include foundation and trust law, corporate law, as well as litigation and arbitration.

He advises international private clients, foundations, and trusts in complex, often cross-border matters and is recognized as a leading expert on Liechtenstein foundation law.

Education:

  • University of Innsbruck, Mag. iur. 1995, Dr. iur. 1996

  • Postgraduate Studies in European Law, Schloss Hofen (Austria), 1998

  • LL.M. (European Law), Schloss Hofen (Austria), 2003

  • Harvard Law School Executive Education “Leadership for Law Firms”, 2018

Professional Qualification

  • Attorney at Law in Liechtenstein (2001)

  • Attorney at Law in Austria (1999)

  • Notary Public in Liechtenstein (2022)

  • Trustee in Liechtenstein (2003)

Languages

  • German

  • English

  • French

  • Spanish

Memberships

  • Liechtenstein Arbitration Association (LIS)

  • Private Client Global Elite Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)

  • International Academy of Estate and Trust Law (IAETL)

  • American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC)

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If you have complex foundation or trust matters, Johannes Gasser is the guy to go to.
Global Guide 2025
Johannes Gasser is extremely well regarded for his work with high net worth clients.
Chamber HNW 2021
Johannes Gasser appears to be a well-known figure in the legal market and is very experienced in large international disputes. He is dedicated to the client’s interest and a great strategist.
The Legal 500 2020
We were very impressed with how knowledgeable he is and how quickly he got up to speed. He dealt with our matter with a great deal of professionalism.
Chambers Europe 2019
Johannes Gasser makes himself available and gives you good, practical advice.
European Guide 2025
Publications

Ende des Schiedsverfahrens, in Nueber (Hrsg.): Handbuch Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit und ADR, 325–425

Johannes Gasser , Bernhard Motal
2021
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Chambers Global Practice Guide - Private Wealth 2020

Hannes Arnold , Johannes Gasser , Thomas Nigg
2020
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Die Kollektivtreuhänderschaft (the investment trust)

Christina Pointner , Johannes Gasser
2020
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Liechtensteinisches Trustrecht - Praxishandbuch

Johannes Gasser
2020
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Liechtensteinisches Stiftungsrecht - Praxiskommentar

Johannes Gasser
2019
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Chambers Global Practice Guide - Private Wealth 2019 Liechtenstein - Law and Practice

Hannes Arnold , Johannes Gasser , Thomas Nigg
2019
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Arbitration of Foundation and Trust Disputes in Liechtenstein Austrian Year book on International Arbitration 2018 (Klausegger, Klein, Kremslehner, Pitkowitz, Welser & Zeiler eds., 2018), p. p. 25

Johannes Gasser , Michael Nueber
2018
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Neues zum Informationsanspruch von Begünstigten einer liechtensteinischen Stiftung

Johannes Gasser
2018
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Gerichtsstands- und Rechtswahlklauseln in Finanzdienstleistungsverträgen unter besonderer Berücksichtigung des Verbraucherschutzes

Johannes Gasser , Dirk A. Zetzsche , Matthias Lehmann
2018
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Informationsdefizite und wirksame Rechtsdurchsetzung, PSR 4/2017

Johannes Gasser , Sebastian Auer
2017
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Finanzielle Privatsphäre in Gefahr Finance Forum Liechtenstein, p. 37

Johannes Gasser , Ivo Elkuch
2016
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Information rights in Liechtenstein foundations, reloaded: back to the future? Trusts & Trustees Advance Access

Johannes Gasser
2016
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Probleme der Nichtanerkennung von Stiftungen im Ausland 7. Liechtensteinischer Stiftungsrechtstag

Johannes Gasser
2015
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Verantwortlichkeit und Abberufung des Stiftungsrats - Privatrechtliche und steuerrechtliche Fragen im Zusammenhang mit der Unternehmensträgerstiftung LJZ 4/12

Johannes Gasser , Francesco A. Schurr , Thomas Hosp
2015
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Besteuerung der liechtensteinischen segmentierten Verbandsperson aus schweizerischer Sicht Steuer Revue, Nr. 7-8/2015

Johannes Gasser , Wolfgang Maute , Julia Willi
2015
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Haftungsprävention im Bereich Cross Border Compliance aus zivilrechtlicher Sicht 7. Liechtensteinischer Stiftungsrechtstag

Johannes Gasser
2015
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How to protect a Liechtenstein Foundation’s assets from the Onslaught of Creditors and Forced Heirs (Trust & trustees Foundation World Review)

Johannes Gasser , Julia Moser
2014
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StGH-Entscheidung zu "fishing expeditions"

Johannes Gasser , Wolfgang Maute
2013
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Liechtensteinisches Stiftungsrecht

Johannes Gasser
2013
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The New Arbitration Procedure in Liechtenstein and Its Implications

Johannes Gasser
2012
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Litigation and Arbitration in Liechtenstein, Second Edition

Johannes Gasser , Herbert Batliner
2012
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Die Business Judgment Rule

Johannes Gasser , Prof. DR. Dr. Herbert Batliner
2011
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Asset Protection through Liechtenstein Annuities and Life Insurance

Johannes Gasser , Markus Schwingshackl
2008
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Sind Schiedsklauseln zulasten Dritter gemäss Art. 6 EMRK zulässig?

Johannes Gasser , Prof. Dr. Dr. Herbert Batliner
2007
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Neues zum Internationalen Insolvenzrecht in Liechtenstein LJZ 1/04

Johannes Gasser , Prof. Dr. Dr. Herbert Batliner
2005
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Asserting beneficiaries’ rights

Johannes Gasser , Prof. Dr. Dr. Herbert Batliner
2003
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Strafrechtliche Verantwortlichkeit von Vorgesetzten für Geldwäscherei ihrer Mitarbeiter LJZ 2002, p. 1

Johannes Gasser
2002
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