Civil & commercial litigation
Representation in complex civil and commercial disputes, including contractual, performance, liability and damages claims.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION | LIECHTENSTEIN · CROSS-BORDER
Dispute Resolution, Investor Litigation & Regulatory Proceedings
Bergt Law advises and represents companies, financial market participants, investors, shareholders, directors and private clients in complex civil, corporate and financial-market-related disputes and in regulatory proceedings involving Liechtenstein and cross-border matters.
We combine litigation with early legal strategy: from assessing claims and risks, preserving evidence and considering interim measures through settlement negotiations, court proceedings and enforcement. Where regulatory or criminal-law interfaces arise, we coordinate the legal position across the relevant proceedings.
LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Strategic representation in complex disputes
Disputes often arise at intersections: between contract and corporate law, between investor interests and financial regulation, or between civil liability, compliance and white-collar criminal law. Our role is to identify the relevant legal layers early and develop a coherent procedural strategy.
Investor & financial market disputes
Representation of investors, issuers, financial intermediaries and other market participants in capital-markets and financial-market-related disputes.
Regulatory proceedings
Advice and representation in proceedings and regulatory disputes before the Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority (FMA), including remediation and enforcement matters.
Corporate & directors' disputes
Disputes involving shareholders, directors, governing bodies and companies, including liability, information, control and resolution-related issues.
Contract & damages claims
Pursuing and defending contractual and non-contractual claims, loss positions, warranty matters and liability issues.
White-collar interfaces
Coordination where civil, regulatory and white-collar criminal matters run in parallel or arise from the same underlying facts.
Mediation, settlement & arbitration
We advise and represent clients in settlement negotiations and appropriate forms of alternative dispute resolution. Where mediation is appropriate, we provide legal advice and representation; the mediation itself is carried out, where required, by appropriately licensed or qualified independent mediators from our network.
Cross-border enforcement
Legal support in international disputes, recognition and enforcement matters and coordination with foreign counsel and specialised partners.
PROCEDURAL STRATEGY
From the first risk assessment to enforcement
A sound litigation strategy begins before the first filing. Jurisdiction, legal basis, evidence, limitation periods, deadlines, cost exposure, regulatory implications and the client's commercial objectives all matter.
Early case assessment & litigation strategy
We assess legal bases, defences, limitation and deadline issues, evidence, jurisdiction and commercial objectives. From that analysis we develop a strategy for negotiation, proceedings or a combination of both.
Evidence preservation & interim measures
Where time-sensitive risks exist, we assess legal options for preserving evidence, claims or assets and the use of protective or interim measures.
Court representation & enforcement
Depending on the mandate, we represent claimants or defendants in court proceedings and, where required, assist with the recognition, enforcement or defence against decisions.
FMA & regulatory proceedings
In financial-market disputes and regulatory proceedings we combine litigation experience with regulatory analysis. This includes submissions, the right to be heard, regulatory communication and the defence or enforcement of rights vis-à-vis the supervisory authority.
Parallel civil, regulatory & criminal proceedings
One set of facts can trigger liability, compliance, supervisory and white-collar criminal issues at the same time. We coordinate the legal position so that statements and procedural steps remain consistent across the different proceedings.
Settlement, mediation, ADR & external litigation funding
We continuously assess whether settlement, mediation, arbitration or another form of alternative dispute resolution is legally and commercially appropriate. Bergt Law acts as legal counsel and representative. Where mediation requires an external mediator, the mediation itself is conducted by appropriately licensed or qualified independent mediators from our network. In suitable cases, we can also coordinate introductions to independent external litigation funders. Bergt Law itself does not provide mediation or litigation-financing services; decisions and terms of external providers are solely their responsibility.
CLIENTS & DISPUTE SITUATIONS
Who we advise and represent
Our dispute resolution practice serves parties whose commercial, corporate or regulatory interests require precise legal positioning and consistent representation.
Companies & entrepreneurs
Banks, financial intermediaries & FinTechs
Investors, shareholders & partners
Directors, executives & governing bodies
Foundations, beneficiaries & private clients
International parties with Liechtenstein connections
FAQ
Frequently asked questions on dispute resolution in Liechtenstein
Who does Bergt Law represent in contentious matters?
Depending on the mandate, we represent claimants or defendants in court proceedings, out-of-court disputes, settlement negotiations and regulatory proceedings.
Does Bergt Law represent clients in FMA proceedings?
Yes. We advise and represent financial intermediaries, FinTech companies, issuers, shareholders and other affected parties in supervisory proceedings and regulatory disputes before the FMA.
What if a dispute also has criminal or compliance aspects?
A coordinated strategy is then particularly important. Civil, regulatory, internal and criminal-law steps can influence one another. We consider these interactions and involve the relevant practice areas where needed.
Does Bergt Law assist with mediation or settlement negotiations?
Yes. We assess whether an out-of-court solution better serves the client's interests and represent clients in settlement negotiations and appropriate forms of alternative dispute resolution. Where mediation requires an external mediator, the mediation itself is conducted by appropriately licensed or qualified independent mediators from our network; Bergt Law remains legal counsel to the client.
Can Bergt Law assist in cross-border disputes?
Yes. In international matters we coordinate Liechtenstein legal issues with foreign counsel and assist with jurisdiction, recognition and enforcement questions.
Does Bergt Law provide litigation funding?
No. Bergt Law is not a litigation funding provider. In suitable cases, and at the client's request, we may coordinate an introduction to independent external funders from our network. Whether and on what terms funding is offered is solely for the relevant third-party provider to decide.
Clear strategy for complex disputes.
We advise and represent clients in investor litigation, commercial and corporate disputes, contract and liability matters, FMA proceedings and cross-border or multidisciplinary disputes involving Liechtenstein.
Legal advice and representation. Procedural strategy, prospects and cost exposure always depend on the specific facts.
