Law Firm Bergt & Partners Ltd., Liechtenstein office@bergt.law +423 235 40 15

CONTRACT LAW | DAMAGES | EMPLOYMENT | SUCCESSION

Contract and Compensation Law

Bergt Law advises and represents companies, entrepreneurs, board members, employers, private clients and investors on contract law, employment-related contractual matters, liability, damages, inheritance-related arrangements and related disputes connected with Liechtenstein and cross-border situations.

We draft, review and negotiate contracts, assess termination and performance issues, pursue or defend damages, warranty and indemnity claims, and assist with wills, succession arrangements and legal expense insurance coverage questions.

OUR SERVICES

Clear legal structuring for contracts, liability and compensation

Contract and compensation law requires a precise combination of drafting quality, applicable law, commercial context and enforceability. Our focus is on clear wording, defensible positions and practical implementation.

Contract drafting & contract review

Preparation, review and revision of sale and purchase agreements, tenancy agreements, donation contracts, loan arrangements, general terms and conditions, framework agreements and other contracts. We review validity, completeness, liability exposure and enforceability.

Employment contracts, policies & dismissals

Advice on employment contracts, bonus and compensation arrangements, internal policies, termination of employment, summary dismissal and labour-related disputes.

Wills, succession planning & family arrangements

Support with wills, succession planning, family-related arrangements and the legal structuring of private wealth and inheritance matters.

Damages, warranty & indemnity claims

Assessment, enforcement and defence of damages claims, warranty rights, guarantee claims and other contractual liability issues, including legal basis, evidence and quantum.

Coverage matters & legal expense insurance

Support with notifications, coverage requests and communication with legal expense insurers, as well as the legal assessment of insurance-related claim situations.

Negotiations, enforcement & representation

Strategic legal support in contract negotiations, settlement discussions, demand letters, enforcement steps and contentious proceedings connected with contracts and compensation.

FROM CONTRACT TO ENFORCEABLE POSITION

How we structure contract and liability matters

An effective approach in contract and compensation law combines document analysis, legal assessment, evidence management and a clear implementation strategy.

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Clarify facts & objectives

We identify the relevant documents, communications, commercial background and the concrete objective of the mandate.

02

Review contracts & legal framework

We analyse contractual clauses, default legal rules, employment or succession elements and the relevant liability framework.

03

Assess risks, leverage & evidence

We evaluate claims, defence positions, deadlines, proof of loss and tactical options.

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Implement, negotiate & enforce

We draft amendments, claim letters or settlement proposals and represent your position in negotiations or proceedings where needed.

CONNECTED PRACTICES

Contract and compensation law at key interfaces

Many contract and liability matters overlap with other legal areas. Where needed, we coordinate the analysis across the relevant Bergt Law practices.

CLIENTS & SITUATIONS

Who we advise in contract and compensation matters

We support clients who need to structure, review, negotiate, enforce or defend contracts and compensation-related positions.

Companies, entrepreneurs and investors
Board members, executives and HR decision-makers
Employers, executives and employees in selected matters
Private clients, families, heirs and beneficiaries
Insured parties and clients with coverage issues
In-house legal, compliance teams and external advisers

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Contract and Compensation Law

What types of contracts does Bergt Law draft or review?

We assist with sale and purchase agreements, tenancy agreements, loan contracts, donation agreements, employment contracts, settlement agreements, general terms and conditions and a broad range of bespoke commercial contracts.

Can Bergt Law assist with employment contracts and dismissals?

Yes. We advise on employment contracts, policies, bonus and compensation issues, terminations, summary dismissals and related labour disputes.

Does Bergt Law advise on wills and succession matters?

Yes. We assist with wills, succession planning and related family arrangements where legal structuring and documentation are required.

Do you represent clients in damages, warranty or indemnity disputes?

Yes. We assess legal basis, evidence, deadlines and litigation risk and represent clients both in pursuing and defending such claims.

Can you help with legal expense insurance coverage?

Yes. We support coverage requests, correspondence with insurers and the legal assessment of whether planned steps may fall within the available insurance cover.

Can Bergt Law handle cross-border contracts or disputes?

Yes. Many mandates involve Liechtenstein together with Switzerland, the EEA or other international elements.

Can Bergt Law negotiate and, if required, litigate?

Yes. We support contract negotiations and settlement discussions and represent clients in contentious proceedings where an amicable solution is not available.

BERGT LAW | CONTRACTS & LIABILITY

Clear contracts. Defensible claims. Practical next steps.

Whether the issue concerns contract drafting, a termination scenario, succession planning, a warranty matter or a damages claim, we turn it into a clear legal and commercial strategy.

Contact Bergt Law

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Law Firm Bergt & Partners Ltd.
Buchenweg 6
9490 Vaduz
Liechtenstein

Phone

+423 235 40 15

E-Mail

office@bergt.law