Johannes Gasser

Spear’s Review

Described as ‘the oracle on Liechtenstein’s foundation law,’ Johannes Gasser of Gasser Partners specialises in matters of private wealth law, 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. 

Gasser has been described by clients as ‘precise’, ‘technically strong’ and a ‘great strategist’. He has also been the recipient of several commendations including the CityWealth Leaders List 2020 for Top 35 Private Client Litigators in Europe and the Global Top Ranked List for Chambers 2022. 

Adviser Profile

Johannes Gasser is a senior partner. He is considered a leading figure in Liechtenstein in the law of private foundations. His specific focus is on litigation and arbitration regarding foundation, trusts and corporations on complex structures and he has substantial knowledge in corporate, trust and foundation law. He regularly acts on cross-border matters concerning corporate M&A. 

As co-head of the private wealth team at Gasser Partners, Johannes Gasser has focused on Private Wealth Law in Liechtenstein for more than 15 years. His focus in litigation and arbitration is foundation, trusts and corporations on complex structures. He also has substantial knowledge in corporate, trust and foundation law. He is well-experienced and author of various publications regarding this matter, including the practice commentary on Liechtenstein's New Law on Private Foundations. Clients regards 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 regarding trusts, foundations and corporations, 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’.