Corporate Law, Restructuring & M&A

paragraph7 is active in corporate law in Liechtenstein and advises on restructurings as well as national and international M&A transactions (Mergers & Acquisitions). As lawyers with broad experience in corporate law, we advise companies, investors, and entrepreneurs on the formation, structuring, reorganisation, and the acquisition and sale of companies.

We advise clients in all phases of M&A transactions and restructurings in Liechtenstein (M&A Liechtenstein / cross-border M&A): from strategic planning and negotiations to contract drafting and implementation.

We have particular experience in the legal support of complex cross-border transactions as well as in the restructuring of corporate groups and regulated entities (in particular banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and FinTech companies) in Liechtenstein

M&A Transactions (Mergers & Acquisitions) in Liechtenstein

We provide comprehensive advice to clients on the acquisition and sale of companies in Liechtenstein as well as on international transactions (M&A Liechtenstein / cross-border M&A).

Our services include in particular:

  • Advice in all phases of M&A transactions (buy-side and sell-side)
  • Structuring and implementation of acquisitions and disposals of companies
  • Conducting legal due diligence
  • Drafting and negotiation of purchase agreements and transaction documents (SPA, SHA etc.)
  • Support in ownership control procedures and regulatory approvals
  • Coordination of signing and closing (transaction execution)
  • Legal advice on post-merger integration
  • We have particular experience in transactions involving regulated entities, especially banks, insurance companies, and FinTech service providers, as well as holding structures and international corporate groups.

Ongoing Advice and Corporate Governance

We provide ongoing advice to managing directors, boards of directors, and shareholders on all matters of corporate law in Liechtenstein (corporate governance).

Our services include in particular:

  • Preparation and conduct of general meetings and board meetings
  • Filing and implementation of changes in the commercial register
  • Advice on capital changes and structural measures
  • Support in dealings with supervisory authorities, assistance notification and licensing/approval procedures
  • Compliance with regulatory requirements (regulatory compliance)
  • Preparation of legal opinions
  • Advice on directors’ duties and liability issues
  • Legal support in strategic corporate decisions
  • Reorganisations and restructurings of corporate groups
  • Restructurings and capital measures
  • Liquidation of companies
  • Notarial services – see notariat7.li

Company Formation and Structuring in Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein offers a wide range of corporate structuring options. We advise clients on the optimal choice of legal form and support full implementation.

Our work includes in particular:

  • Advice on the choice of the optimal legal form in Liechtenstein (corporate structuring)
  • Formation of companies (company formation)
  • Support in licensing and notification procedures, in particular with the Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority
  • Advice on seat transfers and international structures
  • Drafting of articles of association, organisational regulations, and internal policies

Multilingual Transaction Advisory

International transactions require precise communication and negotiation capability. Our team advises in multiple languages:

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French