Team
Thomas Nigg
Admitted
Liechtenstein (2010)
Areas of practice
Corporate law, M & A
Financial markets law
Foundation and trust law
Insurance Law
Private clients
White collar crime
Litigation and arbitration
Languages
German, English
Education
University of St.Gallen (HSG), Bachelor of Arts in Law (2005)
University of St.Gallen (HSG), Master of Arts in Law (2008)
Executive Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Company, Foundation and Trust Law, University of Liechtenstein (2018)
Memberships
Association International des Jeunes Avocats (AIJA)
HSG Alumni
International Bar Association (IBA)
Liechtenstein Arbitration Association (LIS)
Liechtenstein Bar Association (LIRAK)
Chambers HNW 2022
He has good English skills, great responsiveness and good transactional legal skills.
CHAMBERS HNW 2019
"Clients praise Thomas Nigg for his very broad field of legal activities, his impressive knowledge and his very quick response rate as well as his high level of professionalism and deep understanding of business needs."
CHAMBERS HNW 2019
"We experienced Mr Nigg as highly professional. He is easy to work with, gives clear advice and provides excellent work to clients."
THE LEGAL 500 2020
Thomas Nigg is a very experienced litigator and arbitrator dealing with complex international cases. He is very quick and outstandingly client orientated.
THE LEGAL 500 2020
Domenik Vogt (senior associate) and Thomas Nigg (senior partner) were a pleasure to deal with and were always available to respond to emails and queries.
THE LEGAL 500 2020
Thomas Nigg is easy to understand, very responsive and outstandingly client-orientated.
THE LEGAL 500 2021
‘Thomas Nigg has deep and profound knowledge of the relevant topics. He has an excellent experience with a pragmatic solution-driven approach, is very responsive and reliable. He is one of the top lawyers in Liechtenstein. The firm is in general clearly considered as one of the market leaders in Liechtenstein, with a highly skilled and experienced team.’
THE LEGAL 500 2021
‘Thomas Nigg has vast experience in complex international cases. I see him involved in every major deal. He is easy to work with and provides real value for money. I would always refer him.’
THE LEGAL 500 2021
‘Thomas Nigg covers a very broad field of activities; impressive knowledge and very responsive; high level of professionalism and deep understanding of business needs; develops cost-efficient solutions. Johannes Gasser is one of the leading experts in Liechtenstein; technically extraordinarily strong; broad experience and in-depth knowledge in various areas; hands-on approach and creative solutions; thinking out of the box and focusing on specific requirements of each situation; very responsive despite his tight schedule.’
THE LEGAL 500 2021
‘I would especially mention and strongly recommend Thomas Nigg as one of the leading litigators at Gasser Partner. He is well experienced in dealing with high value and complex international cases. He is easy to work with and always available.’
THE LEGAL 500 2021
‘I have worked with Thomas Nigg and Domenik Vogt, whom I found to be knowledgeable, diligent and easy to work with. Thomas Nigg provided expert evidence of Liechtenstein law to the court in England. His opinion was comprehensive, careful and clear and led to a successful outcome for the client. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to my colleagues and peers.’
Chambers HNW 2021
Thomas Nigg advises wealthy clients on foundation and trust law. He has considerable experience advising on complex international matters.
Chambers HNW 2021
It's always very pleasant working with him. He has a fast turnaround and he knows exactly what he is talking about.
Chambers HNW 2022
I turn to Thomas for ultra high net worth stuff.
Chambers HNW 2022
He has good English skills, great responsiveness and good transactional legal skills.
CHAMBERS HNW 2019
"Clients praise Thomas Nigg for his very broad field of legal activities, his impressive knowledge and his very quick response rate as well as his high level of professionalism and deep understanding of business needs."
CHAMBERS HNW 2019
"We experienced Mr Nigg as highly professional. He is easy to work with, gives clear advice and provides excellent work to clients."
THE LEGAL 500 2020
Thomas Nigg is a very experienced litigator and arbitrator dealing with complex international cases. He is very quick and outstandingly client orientated.
THE LEGAL 500 2020
Domenik Vogt (senior associate) and Thomas Nigg (senior partner) were a pleasure to deal with and were always available to respond to emails and queries.
THE LEGAL 500 2020
Thomas Nigg is easy to understand, very responsive and outstandingly client-orientated.
THE LEGAL 500 2021
‘Thomas Nigg has deep and profound knowledge of the relevant topics. He has an excellent experience with a pragmatic solution-driven approach, is very responsive and reliable. He is one of the top lawyers in Liechtenstein. The firm is in general clearly considered as one of the market leaders in Liechtenstein, with a highly skilled and experienced team.’
THE LEGAL 500 2021
‘Thomas Nigg has vast experience in complex international cases. I see him involved in every major deal. He is easy to work with and provides real value for money. I would always refer him.’
THE LEGAL 500 2021
‘Thomas Nigg covers a very broad field of activities; impressive knowledge and very responsive; high level of professionalism and deep understanding of business needs; develops cost-efficient solutions. Johannes Gasser is one of the leading experts in Liechtenstein; technically extraordinarily strong; broad experience and in-depth knowledge in various areas; hands-on approach and creative solutions; thinking out of the box and focusing on specific requirements of each situation; very responsive despite his tight schedule.’
THE LEGAL 500 2021
‘I would especially mention and strongly recommend Thomas Nigg as one of the leading litigators at Gasser Partner. He is well experienced in dealing with high value and complex international cases. He is easy to work with and always available.’
THE LEGAL 500 2021
‘I have worked with Thomas Nigg and Domenik Vogt, whom I found to be knowledgeable, diligent and easy to work with. Thomas Nigg provided expert evidence of Liechtenstein law to the court in England. His opinion was comprehensive, careful and clear and led to a successful outcome for the client. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to my colleagues and peers.’
Chambers HNW 2021
Thomas Nigg advises wealthy clients on foundation and trust law. He has considerable experience advising on complex international matters.
Chambers HNW 2021
It's always very pleasant working with him. He has a fast turnaround and he knows exactly what he is talking about.
Chambers HNW 2022
I turn to Thomas for ultra high net worth stuff.
Chambers HNW 2022
He has good English skills, great responsiveness and good transactional legal skills.
Publications
2020
Thomas Nigg, Ulrich Thun Hohenstein
2020
Nigg Thomas, Vogt Domenik
Der Trustee in Gasser (Hrsg.): Liechtensteinisches Trustrecht Praxishandbuch, 80-129
2020
Thomas Nigg, Johannes Sander, Eva-Maria Rhomberg
2019
Thomas Nigg, Domenik Vogt
The attachment of a settlor’s rights under Liechtenstein law
Trusts and Trustees, Vol. 25, No. 5 pp. 501-506
2019
Thomas Nigg, Johannes Sander, Eva-Maria Rhomberg
2019
Thomas Nigg, Johannes Sander, Eva-Maria Rhomberg
2019
Hannes Arnold, Johannes Gasser, Thomas Nigg
2018
Hannes Arnold, Johannes Gasser, Thomas Nigg
2018
Thomas Nigg, Eva-Maria Rhomberg, Domenik Vogt
2017
Thomas Nigg, Eva-Maria Rhomberg, Domenik Vogt
2016
Thomas Nigg, Roman Jenal