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Mag. iur. Alexandra Sohm, LL.M.
+423 220 20 00

Dr. iur. Lukas Burger
+423 220 20 00

Dr. iur. Magdalena Friedrich
+423 220 20 00

Mag. iur. Christoph Bruckschweiger LL.M., CAS
+423 220 20 00

lic. iur. Martin Gstoehl
+423 220 20 00

MMag. Benedikt König, LL.M.
+423 220 20 00

Dr.iur. Karl Mumelter, LL.M.
+423 220 20 00

Dr. iur. Helene Rebholz, LL.M.
+423 220 20 00

Dr. iur. Peter Wolff
+423 220 20 00

Mag. iur. Florian Zechberger
+423 220 20 00

Lawyer approvals

2011, Liechtenstein

Languages

German, English, Italian

Career

since 2021 –
Paragraph 7 Attorneys at Law, Vaduz, Liechtenstein (Attorney at Law)
2020
König, Rebholz, Zechberger, Attorneys at Law, Triesen, Liechtenstein (Attorney at Law)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Liechtenstein Bar Association

Lawyer approvals

2022, Austria
2022, Liechtenstein

Main area of focus

Litigation and Arbitration
Corporate Law (incl. Trusts & Foundations)
Contract and general business terms drafting
Criminal Law

Languages

German, English

Career

since 2022
Paragraph 7 Attorneys at Law, Vaduz, Liechtenstein
(established European lawyer)
2018 – 2022
Associate with law firms in Austria
2017
Court intership, Austria

Education

Bar exam in Austria (2021)
Doctoral studies in law, University of Innsbruck, Austria (Dr. iur., 2019)
Magister studies in law, University of Innsbruck, Austria (Mag. iur., 2017)

Main area of focus

Litigation and Arbitration
Corporate Law (incl. Trusts & Foundations)
Criminal Law
Banking and Financial Market Law

Languages

German, English, French

Career

since 2022
Paragraph 7 Attorneys at Law, Vaduz, Liechtenstein
2021 – 2022
Internships with Austrian courts
2019 – 2021
Research Associate, Chair of Banking and Financial Market Law, University of Liechtenstein
2018 – 2019
Student Assistant, Institute of Public Law, University of Innsbruck and Propter Homines Chair of Banking and Financial Market Law, University of Liechtenstein

Education

Magister and Doctoral studies in law, University of Innsbruck, Austria (Mag.iur. 2018; Dr.iur. 2022)
Franz Gschnitzer Prize, University of Innsbruck (2020)
EFTA Research Grant on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of EFTA (2020)
Bachelor studies in Political Science, University of Innsbruck (BA, 2017)
Study visit, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels (2016)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Graduate of the Doctoral Programme Liechtenstein Law, University of Innsbruck

Lawyer approvals

2003, Liechtenstein

Main area of focus

Litigation and arbitration
Foundations and trusts
Insurance
Asset recovery
Banking & capital markets
Investment funds
White collar
Legal assistance in criminal matters
Administrative assistance in tax matters
Labour law
M&A

Languages

German, English, Spanish, French

Career

since 2021
Paragraph 7 Attorneys at Law, Vaduz, Liechtenstein (Partner)
2010 – 2020
WOLFF GSTOEHL BRUCKSCHWEIGER, Attorneys at Law, Vaduz, Liechtenstein (Partner)
2005 – 2010
Ritter Wohlwend, Attorneys at Law, Vaduz, Liechtenstein (Partner)
2004 – 2005
Ritter Wohlwend Wolff, Attorneys at Law, Vaduz, Liechtenstein (Associate)

Education

Law degree from the University of Innsbruck, Austria (Mag.iur., 1998), studied at Université de Paris (Erasmus Program 1997);
internships with the the EEA Coordination Unit, Vaduz and with the Princely Court of First Instance, Vaduz;
associate (2000-2004) with Ritter Wohlwend Wolff, Vaduz;
Bar exam (2003);
Executive Master in Property Law, LL.M., Liechtenstein (2008);
Certified Advanced Studies (CAS) in Arbitration (a 10 ECTS credit point joint degree of the University of Lucerne and the University of Neuchâtel in cooperation with the Swiss Arbitration Academy, 2018)

Roles

Vicepresident of the Liechtenstein Chamber of Notaries

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Liechtenstein Bar Association (since 2005)
  • Liechtenstein Arbitration Association (LIS)
  • Liechtenstein Chamber of Notaries
  • Rotary

Main area of focus

Company law and law on foundations, tax law, trust and succession law

Languages

German, English, French

Career

since 2021
Paragraph 7 Attorneys at Law, Vaduz, Liechtenstein (Partner)
2010 – 2020
Partner with WOLFF GSTOEHL BRUCKSCHWEIGER, Attorneys at Law, Vaduz, Liechtenstein
2004 – 2010
Partner with Wolff Gstoehl & Partner
1995 – 2001
Employed as legal counsellor / trust officer with DDr. Batliner & Partner, Vaduz
1992 – 1994
Employed as a legal trainee with DDr. Batliner & Partner, Vaduz

Education

Studied law at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland (lic.iur., 1990); followed by internships with the Legal Service of the Liechtenstein Government and with the Court of First Instance (1990/91); Bar exam and Trustee exam (1994); post graduate studies of European Business Law, Amsterdam School of International Relations, Amsterdam (1994/95);

Roles

Vice-president (1997-2001) and President (2001-2003) of the Board of the Liechtenstein Association of Professional Trustees; Member of the Executive Committee of the Liechtenstein Red Cross (since 2001). Since August 2001 director / legal counsellor of Jura Trust AG, Vaduz

MEMBERSHIP

  • Liechtenstein Bar Association and Liechtenstein Association of Professional Trustees (since 1995)

Lawyer approvals

2009, Liechtenstein
2010, Austria

Main area of focus

Corporate and Foundation law,
Civil Litigation,
White Collar Crime,
Trademark law

Languages

German, English

Career

since 2021
Paragraph 7 Attorneys at Law, Vaduz, Liechtenstein (Partner)
since October 2020
Town Councillor for Finance, Assets, Economy and Tourism, Feldkirch, Austria
March 2019 – October 2020
Town Councillor Economy and Tourism, Feldkirch, Austria
2015 – 2020
König, Rebholz, Zechberger, Attorneys at Law,
Triesen, Liechtenstein (Partner)
2012 – 2015
Batliner Gasser Attorneys at Law,
Vaduz, Liechtenstein (Partner)
2011
Mishcon de Reya Solicitors, London, UK (Secondment)
2009 – 2012
Dr. Dr. Batliner & Dr. Gasser, Attorneys at Law, Vaduz, Liechtenstein (Associate)
2008
Princely District Court, Vaduz, Liechtenstein (Internship)
2007 – 2008
Dr. Dr. Batliner & Dr. Gasser, Attorneys at Law, Vaduz, Liechtenstein (Associate)

Education

Post-Graduate study on Roman Catholic Canon Law (Master of Laws, LL.M.), University of Vienna, Austria (2012);
Degree in Economic Law, Faculty of Law, University of Innsbruck, Austria (2006);
Law degree, Faculty of Law, University of Innsbruck, Austria (2004);
Exchange semester, University of Notre Dame, USA (2002)

Roles

Member of the Board of Propter Homines Foundation, Vaduz/Liechtenstein (since 2013),
Liechtenstein Bar Association
AIJA (Association International des Jeunes Avocats)
Town councillor, Feldkirch, Austria


PUBLICATIONS

  • „Lizenzbox-Modell in Liechtenstein und der Schweiz“, Steuerrevue 6/2013
  • „Litigation and Arbitration in Liechtenstein“ Kapitel „Arbitration“ und Neuauflage, Batliner Gasser, 2. Auflage 2013
  • „Liechtenstein – Corporate Tax“ ICLG 2013, 2014, 2015
  • “International Arbitration in Liechtenstein” ICLG, 2012, 2013, 2014
  • “Dispute Resolution in Liechtenstein”, Getting The Deal Through, 2012, 2013, 2014
  • “Merger Control in Liechtenstein”, Getting The Deal Through, 2011, 2012, 2013 (mit Helene Rebholz)
  • „Abstrakte Normenkontrolle im Fürstentum Liechtenstein am Beispiel der Popularbeschwerde nach Art 20 Abs 1 Bst c Staatsgerichtshofgesetz“ in FS Hans R. Klecatsky zum 90. Geburtstag, Wien, 2010
  • “Bestellung eines Kontrollorgans für liechtensteinische Stiftungen – ein Hindernisparcours“ in Die Privatstiftung, Manz, 2010 (gemeinsam mit Helene Rebholz)

Lawyer approvals

2009, Liechtenstein
2009, Austria (§§ 24 ff. öEIRAG)

Main area of focus

Litigation and arbitration, criminal law, administrative and criminal mutual assistance law
International sales and distribution law;
Data protection law
E-Commerce law
Life insurance law
Contract and general business terms drafting
Criminal asset recovery

Languages

German, English

Career

since 2021
Paragraph 7 Attorneys at Law, Vaduz, Liechtenstein (Partner)
2015 – 2020
WOLFF GSTOEHL BRUCKSCHWEIGER, Attorneys at Law, Vaduz, Liechtenstein (Partner)
2013 – 2015
Independent/self-employed Attorney at Law
2005 – 2013
Associate in Austrian and Liechtenstein law firms

Education

Magister and Doctoral studies in law, University of Innsbruck, Austria (Mag.iur. 2004; Dr.iur. 2005);
Language study visit, University of St. Petersburg, Russia (2005);
Research assistant at the Department of Civil Procedure Law, University of Innsbruck;
Jean-Monnet Science Award for European Law, Danube University Krems (2006);
Internships with Austrian and Liechtenstein courts and with the Legal Service Department of the Government of the Principality of Liechtenstein;
Liechtenstein and Austrian (§§ 24 et. seqq. öEIRAG) bar exam (2009);
LL.M. in International Business Law, University of Liverpool, U.K. (2014)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Liechtenstein Bar Association (since 2013);
  • Association of Liechtenstein Criminal Defense Lawyers

PUBLICATIONS

  • Mumelter, Der Gerichtsstand des Erfüllungsortes im Europäischen Zivilprozessrecht (2007)
  • Huber-Mumelter/Mumelter, Mehrere Erfüllungsorte beim forum solutionis: Plädoyer für eine subsidiäre Zuständigkeit am Sitz des vertragscharakteristisch Leistenden, JBl 2008, 561 ff
  • Mumelter, Und es gibt sie doch – die Direktklage in Versicherungssachen des LGVÜ, ZVR 2009,/140;
  • Huber-Mumelter/Mumelter, Schlichten statt Richten – Obligatorischer Vermittlungsversuch im liechtensteinischen und (neuen) schweizerischen Zivilprozessrecht, ZfRV 2009, 145 ff;
  • Mumelter, Criminal Asset Recovery in Liechtenstein and the U.K., ELR 2014/5;
  • Mumelter, The New Face of Liechtenstein, Speech at the Thirty-Seventh International Symposium on Economic Crime, Jesus College, University of Cambridge (5 September 2019);
  • Mumelter, Neue Rechtsprechung zur Antragslegitimation im Stiftungsaufsichtsverfahren, PSR 2019/16;
  • Mumelter/Bruckschweiger, Data Protection in Liechtenstein: Overview, Practical Law Country Q&A (2020).

Lawyer approvals

2004, Liechtenstein
2005, Austria

Main area of focus

Financial Markets Regulation (Banking Law, Insurance Law, Asset Management, Investment Funds)
Crypto & Blockchain, Company Law (incl. Trusts and foundations)
M&A
Civil Law
Litigation

Languages

German, English, French

Career

since 2021
Paragraph 7 Attorneys at Law, Vaduz, Liechtenstein (Partner)
2015 – 2020
König Rebholz Zechberger, Attorneys at Law, Triesen, Liechtenstein (Founding Partner)
2004 – 2014
Batliner Gasser Attorneys at Law, Vaduz, Liechtenstein (Managing Partner, Head of Practice Group M&A, Banking, Insurance, Investment Funds)
2001 – 2004
Marxer & Partner, Attorneys at Law, Vaduz, Liechtenstein (Trust Officer, Junior Lawyer)

Education

CAS Fund Business Expert (2011)
University Innsbruck (Mag.iur. 2000, Dr.iur. 2006)
MAS / LL.M European Law (Schloss Hofen, 2002)

Roles

Member of the Board of Directors – 1741 Fund Management AG, Vaduz (2014-2017)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Liechtenstein Bar Association
  • Liechtenstein Arbitration Association
  • ELS (European Law Society)
  • IBA (International Bar Association)

PUBLICATIONS

  • Global Legal Group, The International Comparative Legal Guide – International Arbitration 2010, Dr. Johannes Gasser / Dr. Helene Rebholz, Liechtenstein Chapter
  • Bestellung eines Kontrollorgans für liechtensteinische Stiftungen („Appointment of a Controlling Body for Liechtenstein Foundations“), Dr. Helene Rebholz / Mag. Benedikt König, Die Privatstiftung 2/2010
  • Getting the Deal Through – Merger Control 2010, Dr. Helene Rebholz / Corina Bölsterli-Maier, Merger Control under Liechtenstein Law
  • Enforcement of foreign judgements in Liechtenstein, Trust & Trustees, Vol. 15 / No. 9 / November 2009
  • Das Spurfolgerecht in der liechtensteinischen Rechtsprechung – Kritische Betrachtung, in Prof. Dr. Francesco A. Schurr (Hrsg.), Das neue liechtensteinische Stiftungsrecht – Anwendung, Auslegung und Alternativen (2012)
  • The right to follow the trust property in Liechtenstein case-law, Trusts e attività fiduciaria, Gennaio 2012
  • New provisions on investment funds in Liechtenstein, IFLR 1000 Legislation Guide, 2012
  • ICGL – The International Comparative Guide to Alternative Investment Funds 2013, Liechtenstein Chapter, Dr. Helene Rebholz / MMag. Felicitas Bleckenwegner
  • Enforcement of foreign judgements in Liechtenstein, Contribution in: Litigation and Arbitration (Batliner Gasser, 2013)
  • ICGL – The International Comparative Guide to Alternative Investment Funds 2014,  Liechtenstein Chapter
  • Crossborder Asset Management from a financial markets regulatory point of view in: Zetzsche / Lehmann (Hrsg.); The International Law on Collision of Laws in the field of financial services (will be published in due course)

Lawyer approvals

1974, Liechtenstein

Main area of focus

Legal advice and representation in court in all legal matters

Languages

German, English

Career

since 2021
Paragraph 7 Attorneys at Law, Vaduz, Liechtenstein (Partner)
2010 – 2020
WOLFF. GSTOEHL, BRUCKSCHWEIGER, Attorneys at Law, Vaduz, Liechtenstein (Partner)
2004 – 2010
Wolff Gstoehl & Partner, Attorneys at Law, Vaduz, Liechtenstein (Partner)
1978 – 2004
Ritter Wohlwend Wolff, Attorneys at Law, Vaduz, Liechtenstein (Attorney and Partner)
1971 – 1977
Legal internship with the Liechtenstein Court of First Instance and associate with a law firm in Vaduz

Education

Studied law at the University of Vienna, Austria (Dr.iur., 1971),
Bar exam (1974)

Roles

Member of the Liechtenstein Government (1986-1993), and of the Liechtenstein Parliament (1993-2005);
Bank Ombudsman (2005-2009);
Arbitrator of the Extrajudicial Arbitration Body for Financial Services (“Schlichtungsstelle für Finanzdienstleistungen”, since 2009);
President of the Executive Board of AHV-IV-FAK Anstalten (2008 - 2016)

MEMBERSHIP

  • Liechtenstein Bar Association (since 1974)

Lawyer approvals

2007, Liechtenstein
2007, Austria

Main area of focus

Corporate Law (incl. Trusts & Foundations)
Civil Law, Commercial Law
Litigation
White Collar Crime
Tax law
Administration Law

Languages

German, English

Career

since 2021
Paragraph 7 Attorneys at Law, Vaduz, Liechtenstein (Partner)
2015 – 2020
König, Rebholz, Zechberger Attorneys at Law, Triesen, Liechtenstein (Partner)
2009 – 2014
Batliner Gasser Attorneys at Law, Vaduz, Liechtenstein (Managing Partner)
2008
Walch & Schurti Attorneys at Law, Vaduz, Liechtenstein (Attorney)
2004 – 2006
Walch & Schurti Attorneys at Law, Vaduz, Liechtenstein (Attorney)
2002 – 2004
Greiter, Pegger, Kofler & Partner Attorneys at Law, Innsbruck, Austria (Associate)

Education

Erasmus University, Rotterdam (2002), Leopold Franzens University, Innsbruck, Magister iuris (2001)

Roles

Liechtenstein Bar Association, IBA (International Bar Association)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Liechtenstein Bar Association
  • International Bar Association (IBA)

PUBLICATIONS

  • International Taxation of Low-Tax Transactions, Yorkhill Law Publishing, Salzburg, Austria (2006), Co-Author of the Liechtenstein Chapter