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Sele Frommelt & Partner SFRechtsanwälte
About us
Sele Frommelt & Partner A orneys at Law is one of the largest law fi rms in Liechtenstein. We provide a wide range of clients from mul na onal and na onal corpora ons to private individuals with comprehensive legal services and represent them before all courts and authori es in Liech-tenstein. We have par cular exper se in commer-cial and corporate law, in which the fi rm is able to draw on the established experience of Negele Sele Frommelt & Partner’s own service providers.
Our clients are guaranteed an effi cient and individual legal service.
HistorySele Frommelt & Partner A orneys at Law dates back to 1988 when Hugo Sele, lic. iur., lic. oec. HSG, A orney at Law, founded the legal prac ce concurrently with the present-day fi nancial services and trust company Negele Sele From-melt & Partner.
In 1990, the partnership was expanded to include Dr. iur. Veit Frommelt, A orney at Law, followed by his brother, Dr. iur. Heinz Frommelt, A orney at Law, in 1992. In 2001, Dr. iur. Peter Nägele, A orney at Law, joined the partnership. Sele Frommelt & Partner A orneys at Law has gone on to become one of the largest law fi rms in Liechtenstein. Since August 2012, clients are also welcomed in our offi ce located on the Bahn-hofstrasse in Zurich.
PartnerThe partners of Sele Frommelt & Partner A orneys at Law are as follows:
Hugo Sele lic. iur., lic. oec. HSG, A orney at LawVeit Frommelt Dr. iur., A orney at Law, TEP Heinz Frommelt Dr. iur., A orney at Law, Minister of Jus ce (rtd.)Peter Nägele Dr. iur., A orney at Law
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Team
Ariane Baer Hammer MLaw, Dip (ITM) TEP, Associate
Sabine Fröhlich Mag. iur., Associate
Heinz Frommelt Dr. iur., A orney at Law, Minister of Jus ce (rtd.), Partner
Veit Frommelt Dr. iur., A orney at Law, TEP, Partner
Tom Köhli MLaw, Associate
Rainer Lampert MLaw, LL.M. (UBC), A orney at Law, Associate
Peter Nägele Dr. iur., A orney at Law, Partner
Thomas Nägele Mag. iur., Associate
Roger Quaderer Dr. iur., A orney at Law, Associate
Hugo Sele lic. iur., lic. oec. HSG, A orney at Law, Partner
Dunja Süssli Dipl.-Jur., MBA, Associate
Angelo Trebo Mag. iur., LL.M., Associate
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Hugo Selelic. iur., lic. oec. HSG, A orney at Law, Partner
ExperienceHugo Sele is a general legal prac oner and business lawyer (including li ga on).
Prac ce areasInheritance law and succession planningCompany, founda on and trust lawLi ga onArbitra onReal estate and construc on lawTax lawContract lawAdministra ve and cons tu onal law
Curriculum Vitae
since 1988 Founding partner of Sele Frommelt & Partner A orneys at Law and Negele Sele Frommelt & Partner, Vaduz
1986 Liechtenstein Bar examina on
1982 – 1987 Associate with the legal fi rm Dr. Ivo Beck, Vaduz
1981 Internship at the Princely Court of Jus ce, Vaduz
1976 – 1980 Studied Law at the University of Zurich, Switzerland
1971 – 1972 Visited University of Southampton Economic School, England, as visi ng student, professional prac cal placements in England, Spain and France
1970 – 1975 Studied Economics at the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland
1949 Born in Vaduz, Liechtenstein
Admission to the barLiechtenstein 1987
Membership of associa onsLiechtenstein Chamber of LawyersUIA Union Interna onale des Avocats, Paris, FranceDACH Europäische Anwaltsvereinigung (European Lawyers’ Associa on) Zurich, Switzerland
LanguagesGerman, English
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Veit FrommeltDr. iur., A orney at Law, TEP, Partner
ExperienceDr. Veit Frommelt’s par cular focus is on com-pany law and commercial law, as well as interna onal contracts and the associated expert advisory services.
Prac ce areasCompany, founda on and trust lawInheritance law and succession planningInterna onal contracts and associated expert advisory services
Curriculum Vitae
since 2001 Member of the Execu ve Board of the Swiss/Liechtenstein branch of the Society of Trust and Estate Prac oners (STEP)
since 1990 Partner of Sele Frommelt & Partner A orneys at Law and Negele Sele Frommelt & Partner, Vaduz
1988 Liechtenstein Bar examina on
1985 – 1989 Associate with the legal prac ce of Dr. Ivo Beck, Vaduz
1984 – 1985 Internship with US a orneys Thorp, Reed & Armstrong, Pi sburgh, USA
1983 – 1984 Trainee with the A orneys at Law Lenz, Schluep, Briner & de Coulon, Geneva, Switzerland
1983 Internship at the Princely Court of Jus ce, Vaduz
1982 Internship at Innsbruck District Court, Austria
1977 – 1982 Studied Law at the University of Innsbruck, Austria
1957 Born in Chur, Switzerland
Admission to the barLiechtenstein 1988
Membership of associa onsLiechtenstein Chamber of LawyersDACH Europäische Anwaltsvereinigung (European Lawyers’ Associa on) Zurich, SwitzerlandSTEP Society of Trust and Estate Prac oners
LanguagesGerman, English, French
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ExperienceDr. Heinz Frommelt specialises in commercial law, interna onal legal assistance, banking law, investment fund and insurance law.
Prac ce areasBanks and capital marketsTax lawMergers and acquisi onsCollec ve investment schemesArbitra onCorporate governanceContract lawAdministra ve and cons tu onal lawLi ga on
Curriculum Vitae
1997 – 2001 Minister of Jus ce in the Govern-ment of the Principality of Liechtenstein
since 1992 Partner of Sele Frommelt & Partner A orneys at Law, Vaduz
1992 Liechtenstein Bar examina on
since 1990 Partner of Negele Sele Frommelt & Partner, Vaduz
1989 – 1990 Internship at the Princely Court of Jus ce, Vaduz
1988 – 1989 Internship with the law fi rm, Hunton & Williams, Richmond, Virginia, Washington D.C., New York, USA
1987 – 1988 Trainee at the law fi rm, Werder & Schaub, Zurich, Switzerland
1985 – 1988 Doctorate at the University of Zurich, Switzerland, Thesis tle: “Liechtenstein Banking Secrecy” (Dr. iur.)
1980 – 1985 Studied Law at the University of Zurich, Switzerland (MLaw)
1960 Born in Vaduz, Liechtenstein
Admission to the barLiechtenstein 1992
Membership of associa onsLiechtenstein Chamber of LawyersAIJA (Interna onal Associa on of Young Lawyers), LuxembourgDACH Europäische Anwaltsvereinigung (European Lawyers’ Associa on) Zurich, SwitzerlandIFA Branch Liechtenstein (Secretary)
LanguagesGerman, English, French
Heinz FrommeltDr. iur., A orney at Law, Minister of Jus ce (rtd.), Partner
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Peter NägeleDr. iur., A orney at Law, Partner
ExperienceDr. Peter Nägele prac ces mainly in the banks and capital markets sector and in li ga on. He is on the board of directors of a number of fi nancial intermediaries licensed in Liechtenstein.
Prac ce areasBanks and capital markets, in par cular collec ve investment schemes and insurance lawMergers and acquisi onsLi ga on and arbitra onCorporate governanceContract lawAdministra ve and cons tu onal law Curriculum Vitae
since 2001 Partner at Sele Frommelt & Partner A orneys at Law and Negele Sele Frommelt & Partner, Vaduz
2005 – 2011 Alternate Judge at the Liechtenstein State Court
2001 Doctorate at the University of Innsbruck, Austria, Thesis tle: “Liechtenstein tenancy law with par cular reference to the protec on of tenants” (Dr. iur.)
2001 Prac cal placement at Intrust (Isle of Man) Ltd., Douglas, Isle of Man
2001 Prac cal placement at Cliff ord Chance Rogers & Wells LLP, New York, USA
2000 Liechtenstein Bar examina on
1998 – 2001 Ar cled clerk with the law fi rm Sele & Frommelt, Vaduz
1998 Internship at the Princely Court of Jus ce, Vaduz
1996 – 1997 Prac cal placement with the Principality Government, Jus ce Department
1989 – 1995 Studied Law at the University of Innsbruck, Austria (Mag. iur.)
1969 Born in Zurich, Switzerland
Admission to the bar Liechtenstein 2000
Membership of associa ons Liechtenstein Chamber of Lawyers
Languages German, English, Dutch
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Ariane Baer HammerMLaw, Dip (ITM) TEP, Associate
ExperienceAriane Baer Hammer is involved in the structur-ing and management of companies, founda ons and trusts. She also deals with estate/succession planning and legal consulta on, specialising in company law, bank and capital market law, as well as intellectual property rights. Her work also includes dra ing interna onal contracts and provision of the associated advisory services.
Prac ce areasEstablishment and management of companies, founda ons and trusts in Liechtenstein and other fi nancial centresEstate and succession planningBank and capital market lawCompany lawContract lawIntellectual property lawInterna onal contracts and associated advisory servicesMergers and acquisi ons
Curriculum Vitae
2005 – 2007 Postgraduate course in Liechtenstein company law at Hochschule Liechtenstein (Uni-versity of Liechtenstein)
2003 – 2004 Specialist course at the University of Zurich, Switzerland, in bank, capital market and insurance law
2001 – 2003 Training modules of the Society of Trust and Estate Prac oners (STEP)
since 2000 Legal associate with Negele Sele Frommelt & Partner and Sele Frommelt & Partner A orneys at Law, Vaduz
2000 Prac cal placement with the legal fi rm Staub Hil & Partner, Zurich, Switzerland
1999 Internship at Zug Cantonal Court, Switzer-land
1998 Prac cal placement in the legal department of the Tax Offi ce of the Canton of Basel-Land-scha , Switzerland
1992 – 1997 Studied Law at the University of Basle, Switzerland (MLaw)
1972 Born in Basle, Switzerland
Membership of associa onsSociety of Trust and Estate Prac oners (STEP)
LanguagesGerman, English, French
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Sabine FröhlichMag. iur., Associate
Experience Sabine Fröhlich prac ses mainly in the establish-ment and management of companies, founda- ons and trusts and provides associated advisory
services. She also specializes in banks and capital markets law, insurance law and in collec ve investment schemes.
Prac ce areasCompany, founda on and trust law Banks and capital markets Insurance law and collec ve investment schemes Li ga on and arbitra on Contract law
Curriculum Vitae
since 2011 Legal associate with Negele Sele Frommelt & Partner und Sele Frommelt & Partner A orneys at Law, Vaduz
2010 Legal associate with DDr. Batliner & Dr. Gasser, law offi ce, Vaduz
2008 Bar examina on (Austria)
2006 – 2010 Ar cled clerk with the law fi rm Simma Rechtsanwälte GmbH (Austria)
2004 – 2006 Internship at the District Court in Bludenz and the Regional Criminal and Civil Court in Feldkirch, Austria
1996 – 2004 Studied Law at the University of Innsbruck, Austria (mag. iur.)
1977 Born in Bregenz, Austria
LanguagesGerman, English
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Tom KöhliMLaw, Member of the Execu ve Board of NSF Services Trust reg.
ExperienceTom Köhli provides mainly legal advice in connec- on with companies, founda ons and trusts
and is involved in their forma on, management and corporate structuring. His main focus lies on the tax planning aspect of the respec ve client. As Head of Compliance of our fi rm he also advises clients on compliance issues, money laundering clearances/repor ng and interna onal legal as-sistance.
Prac ce areas Tax lawEstablishment and management of companies, founda ons and trusts in Liechtenstein and other fi nancial centres and provisions of relevant legal adviceConsulta on on compliance issues, problems of money laundering and insider dealingInterna onal legal assistanceContract law
Curriculum Vitae
since 2009 Member of the Execu ve Board of NSF Services Trust reg., Vaduz
since 2002 Member of the Compliance Working Group of the Liechtenstein Associa on of Profes-sional Trustees (THV)
since 2001 Legal associate with Sele Frommelt & Partner A orneys at Law and Negele Sele From-melt & Partner, Vaduz
2000 Prac cal placement in the Legal Department of the Cantonal Tax Offi ce of the Canton of Berne, Switzerland
1994 – 2000 Studied Law at the University of Berne, Switzerland (MLaw)
1973 Born in Berne, Switzerland
Membership of associa onsCompliance Working Group of the Liechtenstein Associa on of Professional Trustees
LanguagesGerman, English
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Rainer LampertMLaw, LL.M. (UBC), A orney at Law, Associate
ExperienceRainer Lampert prac ces mainly in the banking and capital markets sector, company and civil law and li ga on.
Prac ce areasCivil law (law of obliga ons and property law, labour law, damages and warranty law) incl. li ga onCompany law incl. li ga onBanks and capital marketsDebt enforcement and insolvency lawMergers and acquisi ons Administra ve lawCons tu onal law, Protec on of civil rights
Curriculum Vitae
2009 – 2010 LL.M. (Common Law), Faculty of Law, University of Bri sh Columbia
since 2006 Legal associate with Sele Frommelt & Partner A orneys at Law, Vaduz
2005 Liechtenstein Bar examina on
2003 – 2005 Ar cled clerk with the law fi rm Sele Frommelt & Partner, Vaduz
2003 Internship at the Princely Court of Jus ce, Vaduz
2002 – 2003 Prac cal placement with the EEA Coordina on Unit, Vaduz
1998 – 2002 Studied Law at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland (MLaw)
1978 Born in Chur, Switzerland
LanguagesGerman, English, French
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Thomas NägeleMag. iur., Associate
Experience Thomas Nägele prac ces mainly in civil- and company law and Internet law/IT-Law and provides associated advisory services. He also specializes in corporate governance.
Prac ce areasInternet law/IT-LawCivil and corporate law Media and telecommunica ons law Corporate governanceDebt enforcement and insolvency law Contract lawDamages and warranty lawLegal opinions and advisory services
Curriculum Vitae
since 2012 Legal associate with Sele Frommelt & Partner A orneys at Law and Negele Sele Frommelt & Partner, Vaduz
2011 – 2012 Internship at the Princely Court of Jus ce, Vaduz
2006 – 2012 Founder and member of the board of ekey biometric systems Est. Vaduz
2003 – 2011 Studied law alongside work at the University of Vienna, Austria
2001 – 2006 Head of the IT department at AFS Anstalt für Sicherheitsberatung und Installa on, Vaduz
1981 Born in Grabs, Switzerland
LanguagesGerman, English
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Roger QuadererDr. iur., A orney at Law, Associate
ExperienceDr. Roger Quaderer’s par cular focus is on company and founda on law as well as civil and commercial law and li ga on.
Prac ce AreasCompany and founda on lawCivil lawReal estate lawLi ga onBusiness lawAdministra ve and cons tu onal law
Curriculum Vitae
since 2011 A orney at Law and legal associate with Negele Sele Frommelt & Partner and Sele Frommelt & Partner A orneys at Law, Vaduz
2010 Head of the division Other Financial Inter-mediaries at the Financial Market Authority Liechtenstein as well as member of the manage-ment board
2000 – 2009 Legal associate with Sedes Treuhand Anstalt, and prac ce as lawyer with Dr. Karlheinz & lic.iur. Cornelia Ri er, A orneys at Law, Vaduz, language courses in the U.S.A.
1998 – 2000 Ar cled clerk with the law fi rm lic. iur. Harry Gstöhl, Vaduz, followed by the Liechten-stein Bar examina on
1996 – 1998 Internship at Präsidial-Anstalt, Vaduz and Doctorate at the University of Innsbruck, Austria, with the tle: “The legal status of the prospec ve benefi ciary on the Liechtenstein family founda on” (Dr.iur.)
1995 Internship at the Princely Court of Jus ce, Vaduz
1989 – 1994 Law studies at the University of Innsbruck, Austria (Mag.iur.)
1968 Born in Grabs, Switzerland
Admission to the barLiechtenstein 2001
Membership of associa onsLiechtenstein Chamber of Lawyers
LanguagesGerman, English
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ExperienceDunja Süssli has considerable experience in the fi eld of fi nancial market supervisory law, with par cular exper se in compliance issues in Liech-tenstein, as well as in Swiss and interna onal compliance (legal issues involved in the suppres-sion of money laundering, organised crime and the fi nancing of terrorism).
Prac ce areasBanks and capital marketsCompany, founda on and trust lawAdministra ve lawCivil lawCons tu onal law
Curriculum Vitae
since 2008 Legal associate at Sele Frommelt & Partner A orneys at Law and Negele Sele Frommelt & Partner, Vaduz
2005 – 2007 Director of the Supervision of Other Financial Intermediaries Sec on and member of the Execu ve Board of the Financial Market Authority Liechtenstein, Vaduz
2003 – 2007 Post-gradua on in Business Administra on in Financial Services at Hochschule Liechtenstein, Vaduz (Master of Business Administra on Financial Services)
2003 – 2007 Visi ng lecturer for Due Diligence Law at Hochschule Liechtenstein, Vaduz
2004 Deputy Director of the Due Diligence Unit, Vaduz
2003 Cambridge Cer fi cate of Profi ciency in English of Cambridge University, United Kingdom
2002 – 2003 Legal offi cer at the Due Diligence Unit, Vaduz
2001 – 2002 Legal & Compliance Offi cer (Deputy Head Legal & Compliance Offi cer and Secretary of the Board of Directors a. i.) at Redsafe Bank, Zurich, Switzerland
1999 – 2001 Legal clerk at Hamm Higher Regional Court, Germany
1999 First State Law Examina on, Germany (Graduate Lawyer)
1994 – 1999 Studied Law at Ruhr Universität Bochum, Germany
1973 Born in Dortmund, Germany
LanguagesGerman, English, French, Spanish
Dunja SüssliDipl.-Jur., MBA, Associate
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Angelo TreboMag. iur., LL.M., Associate
Experience Angelo Trebo provides mainly legal advice in connec on with companies, founda ons and trusts and is involved in their forma on, manage-ment and corporate structuring. His main focus lies on the tax planning aspect of the respec ve client.
Prac ce areasCompany, founda on and trust lawTax lawBanks and capital marketsLegal opinions and advisory servicesCompliance law
Curriculum Vitae
since 2012 Legal associate with Negele Sele Frommelt & Partner und Sele Frommelt & Partner A orneys at Law, Vaduz
2010 – 2012 LL.M. Interna onal Business & Tax Law at the Management Center Innsbruck (MCI), Innsbruck, Austria and the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, Frankfurt, Germany
2009 – 2011 Senior Trust Offi cer and Deputy Market Head for Intermediary Clients with Kaiser Partner/Präsidial-Anstalt, Vaduz
2006 – 2009 Legal associate with Marxer & Partner A orneys at Law, Vaduz
2004 – 2006 Legal associate with a local law fi rm in Bozen/Bolzano, Italy
2003 – 2004 Court clerk at the District Court and the Regional Court of Innsbruck, Austria
1997 – 2003 Studied Law at the Universi es of Innsbruck, Austria and Brussels, Belgium
1978 Born in Bruneck/Brunico, Italy
LanguagesGerman, Italian, English, French, Spanish
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Prac ce Areas
Sele Frommelt & Partner A orneys at Law pro-vides its clients, ranging from mul na onal and na onal corpora ons to private individuals, with comprehensive legal services and represents them before all courts and authori es in Liech-tenstein. The law fi rm has par cular exper se in commercial and corporate law.
Our prac ce covers the areas of law listed below in par cular:
Banks and capital marketsInheritance law and succession planningMergers and acquisi onsCorporate, founda on and trust lawIntellectual property rightsReal estateCollec ve investment schemesMedia and telecommunica onsLi ga onArbitra onComplianceTaxCorporate governanceInsurance lawContract lawAdministra ve and cons tu onal law
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Prac ce Areas
Banks and capital marketsAdvisory service for banks, securi es services companies, fi nancial advisors and representa on of clients’ interests in banking and capital markets issuesAdvisory service in fi nancing transac onsAdvice for all fi nancial services providers in connec on with regulatory issues
Key contacts: Heinz Frommelt, Peter Nägele
Inheritance law and succession planningAdvising and represen ng private individuals in inheritance ma ersEstate planning by means of inheritance contracts, wills, legacies and the establishment of founda ons and trustsExecutorships
Key contacts: Hugo Sele, Veit Frommelt
Mergers and acquisi onsAdvisory services in connec on with mergers and company acquisi ons, in par cular performance of due diligence checks; consulta on services and representa on before authori es in connec on with securing licenses and clearances; assistance in securi es law issues
Key contacts: Heinz Frommelt, Peter Nägele
Corporate, founda on and trust lawEstablishment of companies in Liechtenstein and other fi nancial centres for holding, investment, fi nancial, management and other corporate ac vi esEstablishment of founda ons and trusts in Liechtenstein and other fi nancial centres for the purposes of family arrangements and/or succes-sion planning, asset protec on, business promo- on and/or preserva on, with a philanthropic
and/or charitable objec ve and for all other legal purposesMembership of the board of directors, founda on board, ac ng as trustee or protector of legal en es and trust enterprises and ac ng as a rep-resenta ve offi ce on their behalfLegal consulta on for companies, founda ons and trusts in Liechtenstein and other fi nancial centresExpert opinions, in par cular on ma ers of foun-da on and trust lawOngoing consulta on on commercial business aff airs, in par cular with reference to the organi-sa on and holding of shareholders’ mee ngs, board mee ngs and general company issuesRestructuring of companies and businesses
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Mergers, demergers and reorganisa onJoint ventures and shareholder agreementsStructuring of acquisi ons and dives ture of equity stakes and of companies in private sale, undertaking due diligence for purchaser, vendor or off eree company
Key contacts: Veit Frommelt, Hugo Sele, Heinz Frommelt
Intellectual property rightsAcquisi on and protec on of industrial property rights, in par cular trade mark rightsExploita on and protec on of copyrightConsulta on on compe on issues
Key contacts: Heinz Frommelt, Peter Nägele
Real estateConsulta on on planning and building law and property transac on lawDrawing up of all types of land contracts; advice on land charges, constructor’s liensConsulta on on tenancy and leasing law
Key contacts: Hugo Sele, Peter Nägele
Collec ve investment schemesEstablishment of investment companiesAdvisory services in all legal aspects of invest-ment fund law
Key contacts: Heinz Frommelt, Peter Nägele
Media and telecommunica onsConsulta on on media and telecommunica ons law
Key contact: Hugo Sele
Li ga onRepresen ng clients before Liechtenstein courts in civil, penal, administra ve and cons tu onal, li gious and non-conten ous cases including interna onal legal assistance and tax law
Key contacts: Hugo Sele, Peter Nägele, Heinz Frommelt
Arbitra onRepresen ng clients before na onal and interna- onal arbitra on tribunals
Serving as arbitrators in na onal and interna on-al arbitra on cases
Key contacts: Hugo Sele, Peter Nägele, Heinz Frommelt
Prac ce Areas
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Prac ce Areas
ComplianceProvision of expert opinions and advisory services in compliance ma ers; money laundering clear-ances and repor ng
Key contacts: Hugo Sele, Tom Köhli
TaxTax planning and tax consulta on for private indi-viduals and ins tu ons
Key contacts: Heinz Frommelt, Veit Frommelt, Hugo Sele
Corporate governanceAdvisory services in connec on with corpo-rate governance issues, in par cular dra ing of company regula ons and other internal company documenta onConsulta on on employment contract law (e.g. drawing up of staff regula ons and general assis-tance to personnel departments in legal ma ers)
Key contacts: Peter Nägele, Heinz Frommelt
Insurance lawAdvice on insurance contract lawEstablishment of and consulta on services for insurance companies
Key contact: Peter Nägele
Contract lawPrepara on and consulta on in connec on with contracts of all types, involving cross-border issues in par cular
Key contacts: Hugo Sele, Peter Nägele, Heinz Frommelt, Veit Frommelt
Administra ve and cons tu onal lawAdministra ve proceedings; consulta on in all ma ers of general and par cular administra ve law, in par cular building law (support in connec- on with planning permission proceedings, neigh-
bouring rights);representa on before the Cons tu onal Court in cases of cons tu onal infringements; expert opinions on all issues of cons tu onal and public interna onal law
Key contacts: Hugo Sele, Peter Nägele, Heinz Frommelt
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Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein – the modern, innova ve microstateThe Principality of Liechtenstein, which has been a sovereign state since 1806, is today one of the most industrialised countries in the world. By crea ng a rac ve condi ons and embracing innova on, the Principality has developed into a modern, widely diversifi ed commercial and industrial centre. Along with a highly effi cient local commercial sector and a globally-oriented high-tech export industry, the fi nancial services sector represents a very important aspect of the country’s economy.
Key dataHereditary cons tu onal monarchy based on democra c and parliamentary principlesEconomic, currency and customs union with Switzerland (since 1924)Swiss Franc as stable currency (since 1925)Membership of interna onal organisa ons: EEA (since 1995), WTO (since 1995), EFTA (since 1991), UNO (since 1990), Council of Europe (since 1978), OSCE (since 1975)AAA Country ra ng by Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s
Loca on advantagesPoli cal, legal and social stabilityMembership of two economic areas: the European Union via the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland via the Customs and Currency TreatyHigh standard of educa onModern infrastructureLiberal economic systemRigorous fi nancial market supervisionEU-compliant legisla on in the fi nancial services sectorA rac ve tax legisla onProgressive provisions for the corporate sector and holding companiesEffi cient banking system
For further informa on on Liechtenstein please visit www.liechtenstein.li
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Liechtenstein
Switzerland
Germany
Zurich
Austria
Schaan Triesen
St.Gallen Chur|ZurichHighway N13Exit Vaduz
Triesenberg
Malbun
SF
Contact
Sele Frommelt & PartnerA orneys at Law
Vaduz:Meierhofstrasse 5P.O. Box 1617FL-9490 VaduzPrincipality of LiechtensteinPhone +423-237 11 55Fax +423-232 00 06offi [email protected]
A partner fi rm of
Negele Sele FrommeltNSF& Partner
Zurich:Bahnhofstrasse 69aCH-8001 ZurichSwitzerlandPhone +423-237 11 22Fax +423-232 00 06offi [email protected]
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