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Liechtenstein Arbitration Association

The Liechtenstein Arbitration Association (LIS) is an association of Liechtensteinian and international lawyers that has the aim of promoting arbitration in Liechtenstein. The LIS cooperates with the Liechtenstein Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) to give market participants the opportunity to take advantage of fair and high-quality arbitration.

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Arbitral Proceedings in Liechtenstein

Arbitration is a method of dispute resolution that can be agreed by the parties to the dispute before or after a dispute arises. By declaring an arbitration tribunal to have jurisdiction, they exclude state courts from the decision and thus opt out of state jurisdiction. This can generate several benefits.

As an internationally recognized financial centre for arbitration proceedings, Liechtenstein offers optimal conditions for making full use of the advantages of arbitration proceedings:

  • Arbitration proceedings are quick: there is no need to go through multiple levels of proceedings or referrals from higher courts

  • Technical expertise of the arbitrators: Arbitration tribunals can be staffed with proven experts who have the specialized knowledge and experience often required in complex international disputes.

  • Arbitration procedures allow more flexibility: Depending on the requirements of the parties in the arbitration agreement, the arbitral tribunal can meet at any convenient location, hear witnesses in person or via video conference and negotiate in any language imaginable.

  • Arbitration proceedings are confidential: The proceedings are not public and the awards are not published.

  • Arbitral awards are enforceable almost worldwide: Arbitral awards from an arbitral tribunal based in Liechtenstein can be enforced in all member states of the New York Convention, i.e., currently in 157 countries.



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Model arbitration clauses in Liechtenstein

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Liechtenstein as a arbitration location

As an arbitration forum for international legal disputes, Liechtenstein offers ideal conditions. Though located in the middle of the Alps, it is still easily accessible. From Zurich Airport you can get to Liechtenstein in around an hour, from Altenrhein Airport in just 20 minutes. It is also connected to the long-distance train network via the Buchs (CH) and Feldkirch (AT) train stations and is also easily accessible by car.

With the complete revision of the arbitration procedure in 2010, Liechtenstein aligned its arbitration law with the Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration («UNCITRAL Modellgesetz») and thus aligned itself with internationally recognized standards. The Supreme Court is the only competent authority that can set aside an arbitration award, which means that an appeal proceeding can be decided in a few months. The Liechtenstein Rules are particularly suitable for arbitration proceedings in corporations, foundations and trusts, in order to maintain maximum confidentiality.

Liechtenstein Rules

The Liechtenstein Rules are arbitration rules that were drawn up by the Liechtenstein Chamber of Commerce and Industry specifically for the implementation of confidential proceedings. They can be agreed for international as well as for national proceedings and for arbitration tribunals domiciled abroad as well as those domiciled domestically. With 32 articles, the Liechtenstein Rules are, in contrast to other arbitration rules, short, clear and easy to understand. The simplicity of the procedure is a key point of the Arbitration Rules. For example, there is a minimal obligation to publish and only one exchange of documents. This speeds up the process considerably.

The Liechtenstein Rules attach particular importance to confidentiality. All parties involved in the arbitration are bound to the strictest confidentiality. The arbitration rules also contain various procedural clauses, which ensure the greatest possible level of discretion in the conduct of the proceedings. Furthermore, care was taken to keep the procedural costs at a reasonable level relative to the amount in dispute. The Cost Schedule of the Liechtenstein Rules is based on that of the Swiss Rules, but the amounts are about 15% lower.

The Liechtenstein Rules are therefore particularly suitable for use in disputes relating to foundation and trust law. In general, the combination of many years of experience in Liechtenstein with so-called «private clients» and the special design of the Liechtenstein Rules offers ideal conditions for efficient arbitration proceedings in these areas.

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Members

The LIS currently counts the following among its members:

Country
Expertise
Languages
NameTitleFirmExpertiseLanguages
Arnold Hannes
Dr. iur., M.B.L.-HSGGasser Partner Rechtsanwälte
Construction & Engineering, Finance & Banking, Corporate Law, Agency & Distribution & Franchising, Foundations & Trusts
DE, EN
Arnold Nikolaus
Dr. iur.ARNOLD Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Construction & Engineering, Finance & Banking, Corporate Law, Agency & Distribution & Franchising, Foundations & Trusts
DE, EN
Aschauer Christian
Univ.-Prof. Dr.Christian Aschauer RechtsanwaltDE, EN, FR, IT
Barandun Nicolà
Dr. iur.Barandun AG
Construction & Engineering, Energy, Corporate Law
DE, EN
Batliner Andreas
lic. iur. et lic. oec.Walser Rechtsanwälte AG
Corporate Law, Succession Planning & Inheritance, Foundations & Trusts
DE, EN
Batliner Christian
Dr. iur. , M.B.L.-HSGBWB Rechtsanwälte AG
Corporate Law, Succession Planning & Inheritance, Foundations & Trusts
DE, EN
Baudenbacher Carl
Prof. Dr.iur., Dr.rer.pol. h.c.Prof. Dr.iur. BaudenbacherDE, EN
Beck Marzell
lic. iur.Ritter & Beck Rechtsanwälte
Corporate Law, Foundations & Trusts
DE, EN
Berger Bernhard
Dr. iur., LL.M.Kellerhals Carrard Bern KIG
Construction & Engineering, Energy, Corporate Law, Agency & Distribution & Franchising
DE, EN, FR
Blasy Moritz
Dr.iur., LL.M.Schurti Partners Rechtsanwälte AG
Construction & Engineering, Finance & Banking, Corporate Law, Agency & Distribution & Franchising, Foundations & Trusts
DE, EN
Boesch Bruno W.
FRORIEP LLP
Foundations & Trusts
DE, EN, FR
Burger Johannes Michael
Dr. iur.Marxer & Partner Rechtsanwälte
Corporate Law, Foundations & Trusts
DE, EN
Butterstein Alexandra
Dr., LL.M.Universität LiechtensteinDE
Büchel Christoph
lic.iur. HSG, LL.M.Wilhelm & Büchel Rechtsanwälte
Construction & Engineering, Corporate Law, Foundations & Trusts
DE, EN
Conrad Nicole
Prof. Dr., LL.M.ATAG Attorneys Ltd.
Energy, Corporate Law, Succession Planning & Inheritance, Foundations & Trusts
DE, EN
Czernich Dietmar
Hon.-Prof. Dr., LL.M., FCIArbCHG Rechtsanwälte GmbHDE
Dasser Felix
Prof. Dr.iur.Homburger AGDE, EN, FR
De Vito Bieri Sandra
lic. iur., LL.M.Bratschi AG
Construction & Engineering, Corporate Law, Agency & Distribution & Franchising
DE, EN, FR, IT
Deixler-Hübner Astrid
Univ.-Prof. Dr.Johannes Kepler Universität Linz
Finance & Banking, Succession Planning & Inheritance, Foundations & Trusts, Corporate Law
DE, EN
Dür Johannes
Mag. iur., eMBA-HSGadvocatio Rechtsanwälte Grabher Dür
Corporate Law, Foundations & Trusts, Agency & Distribution & Franchising, Finance & Banking
DE, EN
Fischer Martin Ulrich
Dr. iur., M.A.S.Heger & Partner Rechtsanwälte
Construction & Engineering, Corporate Law, Foundations & Trusts
DE, EN
Frick Claudio
lic. iur., LL.M.Frick & Partner Rechtsanwälte AG
Corporate Law, Finance & Banking, Foundations & Trusts
DE, EN
Frick Joachim
Prof. Dr., LL.M./JSDBaker & McKenzie
Construction & Engineering, Corporate Law, Agency & Distribution & Franchising
DE, EN, FR
Frick Marie-Theres
Dr. iur.Frick & Partner Rechtsanwälte AG
Corporate Law, Succession Planning & Inheritance
DE, EN
Frick Mario
Dr. iur.Advocatur Seeger, Frick & Partner AG
Finance & Banking, Succession Planning & Inheritance
DE, EN, FR
Gasser Johannes
Dr. iur., LL.M.Gasser Partner Rechtsanwälte
Corporate Law, Foundations & Trusts
DE, EN, ES, FR
Gassmann Richard
Dr. iur.Baker & McKenzieDE
Grabher Johannes
Dr. iur., eMBAadvocatio Rechtsanwälte Grabher Dür
Foundations & Trusts, Succession Planning & Inheritance, Agency & Distribution & Franchising, Corporate Law
DE, EN
Habegger Philipp
Dr. iur., LL.M.Habegger Arbitration
Construction & Engineering, Corporate Law, Agency & Distribution & Franchising
DE, EN, FR
Hauser Wulf Gordian
Dr., LL.M.Hauser Partners Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Energy, Corporate Law, Agency & Distribution & Franchising
DE, EN, FR
Heiss Helmut
Prof. Dr. , LL.M.Universität ZürichDE
Hochstrasser Daniel
lic. iur., LL.M.Bär & Karrer AGDE, EN, FR
Hofmann Dieter
lic. iur.Walder Wyss AGDE
Jahnel Werner
Dr.LALIVEDE, EN
Jakob Dominique
Prof. Dr., M.I.L.Universität ZürichDE, EN
Jermini Cesare
Dr. iur.Bär & Karrer AG
Construction & Engineering, Energy, Finance & Banking, Corporate Law, Agency & Distribution & Franchising, Foundations & Trusts
DE, EN, FR, IT
Kilches Ralph
Mag. iur.KILCHES legal advising & litigionDE
Knötzl Bettina
Mag.KNOETZL HAUGENEDER NETAL Rechtsanwälte GmbHDE, EN
Kodek Georg
Univ.-Prof. Dr. iur., LL.M.Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien
Finance & Banking, Corporate Law, Agency & Distribution & Franchising, Foundations & Trusts
DE, EN
König Mario
Dr. iur., LL.M.Marxer & Partner Rechtsanwälte
Corporate Law, Succession Planning & Inheritance, Foundations & Trusts
DE, EN
Künzle Hans Rainer
Prof. Dr.Kendris AG
Succession Planning & Inheritance, Foundations & Trusts
DE, EN
Leimgruber Stefan
Dr. iur.Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd.DE
Lembo Saverio
lic. iur. et lic. oec.Bär & Karrer AGDE
Marinelli Marino
Prof.Università di TrentoIT
Mohr-Egger Sabine
Mag. iur., LL.M.Wohlmacher Kaiser Becker Mohr-Egger RechtsanwälteDE
Monauni Peter
Dr. iur.Gasser Partner Rechtsanwälte
Foundations & Trusts, Succession Planning & Inheritance, Corporate Law, Finance & Banking
DE, EN
Mumelter Karl
Dr.iur., LL.M.paragraph 7
Finance & Banking, Agency & Distribution & Franchising, Succession Planning & Inheritance
DE, EN
Mähr Hannes
Dr. iur.Advocatur Seeger, Frick & Partner AG
Foundations & Trusts, Agency & Distribution & Franchising, Corporate Law
DE, EN
Müller Roland
Dr. iur.Müller & Partner Rechtsanwälte
Finance & Banking, Corporate Law, Agency & Distribution & Franchising, Foundations & Trusts
DE, EN, ES
Müller Katharina
DDr.Müller Partner Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Foundations & Trusts, Succession Planning & Inheritance
DE, EN
Nater-Bass Gabrielle
lic. iur., LL.M.Homburger AG
Construction & Engineering, Energy, Corporate Law, Agency & Distribution & Franchising
DE, EN, FR, IT
Neumayr Florian
Dr. iur., LL.M.bpv Hügel Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Construction & Engineering
DE, EN, ES, GR
Niedermüller Matthias
Dr., M.B.L.-HSGNiedermüller RechtsanwaltDE
Nigg Thomas
M.A.-HSG, LL.M.Gasser Partner Rechtsanwälte
Corporate Law, Foundations & Trusts
DE, EN
Nueber Michael
Dr. iur., LL.M. (UCL)Gasser Partner Rechtsanwälte
Energy, Corporate Law, Agency & Distribution & Franchising, Succession Planning & Inheritance, Foundations & Trusts
DE, EN
Nägele Peter
Dr. iur.Negele Sele Frommelt & PartnerDE
Nägele Thomas
Dr. iur., LL.M.Nägele Rechtsanwälte GmbHDE, EN
Näscher Raphael
Mag. iur., LL.M.Wohlwend Näscher Schächle
Finance & Banking, Corporate Law, Foundations & Trusts
DE, EN, FR
O'Callahan Brent
BarristerBarrister Brent O'CallahanEN
Ospelt Alexander
Dr. iur. HSG, LL.M.Ospelt & Partner Rechtsanwälte AG
Energy, Corporate Law, Agency & Distribution & Franchising
DE, EN, FR, IT
Reithner Nicolas
MMag. rer. soc. oec.Advocatur Seeger, Frick & Partner AGDE, EN
Roth Patrick
Dr. iur.Roth + Partner Rechtsanwälte AG
Corporate Law, Foundations & Trusts
DE, EN
Schauer Martin
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Universität Wien, Institut für Zivilrecht
Corporate Law, Foundations & Trusts, Succession Planning & Inheritance
DE, EN
Schierscher Peter
Dr. iur., LL.M.Ritter Schierscher Rechtsanwälte AG
Corporate Law, Foundations & Trusts
DE, EN
Schima Georg
HonProf. Dr., MBL-HSG, LL.M.Schima Mayer Starlinger Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Finance & Banking, Corporate Law, Foundations & Trusts, Succession Planning & Inheritance
DE, EN
Schneider Robert
Dr. iur.Marxer & Partner Rechtsanwälte
Foundations & Trusts, Corporate Law
DE, EN
Schreiber Jochen
Mag. iur.Marxer & Partner Rechtsanwälte
Corporate Law, Foundations & Trusts
DE, EN
Schumacher Hubertus
Univ.-Prof. Dr.Univ.-Prof. Dr. Hubertus SchumacherDE, EN
Schupp Pierre-Dominique
Dr. iur.Rusconi & AssociésFR
Schurr Francesco A.
Prof. Dr.Universität Liechtenstein
Corporate Law, Foundations & Trusts
DE, EN, IT
Schurti Andreas
Dr. iur.Schurti Partners Rechtsanwälte AG
Finance & Banking, Corporate Law, Agency & Distribution & Franchising, Foundations & Trusts
DE, EN, FR
Schwärzler Helmut
Dr. iur.Schwärzler Rechtsanwälte
Finance & Banking, Corporate Law, Foundations & Trusts
DE, EN, FR
Schächle Rudolf
Mag. iur.Wohlwend Näscher SchächleDE
Summer Markus
Dr. iur., LL.M., MBAMarxer & Partner Rechtsanwälte
Corporate Law, Agency & Distribution & Franchising, Foundations & Trusts
DE, EN
Tschikof Daniel
lic.iur., LL.M.Rechtsanwaltskanzlei Tschikof
Corporate Law, Foundations & Trusts
DE, EN
Vavrovsky Nikolaus
Dr. iur., M.B.L.-HSG, CAS ArbitrationVavrovsky Heine Marth Rechtsanwälte GmbH
Construction & Engineering, Corporate Law, Succession Planning & Inheritance, Foundations & Trusts
DE, EN
Vock Dominik
Dr., LL.M.MME Legal Tax Compliance
Construction & Engineering, Energy, Finance & Banking, Agency & Distribution & Franchising
DE, EN
Vogel Andreas
Dr.iur.Schurti Partners Rechtsanwälte AG
Finance & Banking, Corporate Law, Agency & Distribution & Franchising, Foundations & Trusts
DE, EN
Walch Ernst Joseph
Dr. iur., MCJWalch & Partner Rechtsanwälte AG
Finance & Banking, Succession Planning & Inheritance, Foundations & Trusts
DE, EN, FR
Walser Manuel
Dr. iur., LL.M.Walser Rechtsanwälte AG
Foundations & Trusts
DE, EN, FR
Wanger Ralph
Dr. iur., LL.M., CAS BlockchainBWB Rechtsanwälte AGDE, EN
Weber Stefan
Univ. Prof. Dr. iur., LL.M.Weber & Co., Rechtsanwälte
Corporate Law, Agency & Distribution & Franchising
DE, EN
Welser Irene
Hon.-Prof. Dr.Cerha Hempel Rechtsanwälte GmbHDE
Wenaweser Stefan
Dr. iur.Marxer & Partner Rechtsanwälte
Corporate Law, Foundations & Trusts
DE, EN
Wicki Jodok
Dr.CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd.DE
Wille Markus
lic. iur.BWB Rechtsanwälte AG
Foundations & Trusts, Succession Planning & Inheritance
DE, EN
Wolff Peter
Dr. iur.paragraph7
Foundations & Trusts, Succession Planning & Inheritance
DE, EN
Wüstemann Tina
lic. iur., LL.M.Bär & Karrer AG
Construction & Engineering, Foundations & Trusts
DE, EN
Zaugg Niklaus
Dr., LL.M.CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd.
Agency & Distribution & Franchising
DE, EN, FR, NO
Zeiler Gerold
Dr. iur., LL.M.Zeiler Floyd Zadkovich
Construction & Engineering, Energy, Corporate Law
DE, EN

Accession

Interested national and international arbitration practitioners who pursue the goals of the association with interest, bring relevant professional qualifications and have several years of professional experience in the field of arbitration (Art. 9 of the By-laws). The Executive Board provisionally decides on the admission of new members. The decision on definitive membership is reserved for the next General Assembly of the Members following the Executive Board’s decision. Applications for new memberships can be sent to the email address info@lis.li, addressed to the Executive Board. The processing of a request for admission requires either a corresponding invitation from the Executive Board or a statement of support from three existing members. In the latter case, these three members must already be named in the application. The decision of the responsible organs of the association will then be communicated to the respective applicant in due course. The annual membership fee is CHF 550.00 for residents and CHF 100.00 for foreigners.

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About us

The Liechtenstein Arbitration Association (LIS) is a non-commercial organization of members who regularly deal with questions about arbitration in their everyday work. In this respect, the current membership covers a representative cross-section of legal and trusteeship firms operating in Liechtenstein as well as international practitioners and academics. Membership is fundamentally open to all interested persons nationally and internationally, provided they identify with the goals of the association and have the appropriate professional qualifications, including professional experience in the field of arbitration.

Membership applications can be directed to the Executive Board under the heading specially created on this page.

Board

  • Dr. Hannes Arnold, M.B.L.-HSG
    Chairman

    Gasser Partner Rechtsanwälte
    Industriering 3
    LI-9491 Ruggell
  • lic.iur. Markus Wille
    1st Debuty

    BWB Rechtsanwälte AG
    Am Schrägen Weg 2
    LI-9490 Vaduz
  • MMag. Nicolas Reithner
    1st Debuty

    Advocatur Seeger, Frick & Partner AG
    Kirchstrasse 6
    LI-9494 Schaan
  • Dr. Manuel Walser
    Treasurer

    Walser Rechtsanwälte AG
    Lettstrasse 37
    LI-9490 Vaduz
  • Dr. Peter Wolff
    1st Debuty

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    Landstrasse 60
    LI-9490 Vaduz

Commissioner | Secretariat

The commissioner is appointed by the LCCI Office specifically for a specific arbitration procedure. He or she can remove biased arbitrators or replace arbitrators who are no longer fulfilling their obligations.

The LCCI appoints a secretary for arbitration and two deputies, who together comprise the Office. This is staffed by the LCCI with independent, legally qualified or otherwise suitable persons, who are preferably not representatives of professional parties (lawyers, trustees, patent attorneys, tax consultants, etc.).

Contact

Executive Board

  • Dr. Hannes Arnold, M.B.L.-HSG (Chairman)

    Gasser Partner Rechtsanwälte
    Industriering 3
    LI-9491 Ruggell
  • lic.iur. Markus Wille (1st Debuty)

    BWB Rechtsanwälte AG
    Am Schrägen Weg 2
    LI-9490 Vaduz
  • Dr. Manuel Walser (Treasurer)

    Walser Rechtsanwälte AG
    Lettstrasse 37
    LI-9490 Vaduz
  • Dr. Peter Wolff (1st Debuty)

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    Landstrasse 60
    LI-9490 Vaduz
  • MMag. Nicolas Reithner (1st Debuty)

    Advocatur Seeger, Frick & Partner AG
    Kirchstrasse 6
    LI-9494 Schaan

You can obtain further information about the Liechtenstein Arbitral Tribunal from the Office at the following address:

Liechtensteinischer Schiedsverein
Industriering 3
LI-9491 Ruggell

Tel.: +423 237 23 90
E-Mail: info@lis.li