Public Law Lawyers
Public law pertains to three areas: Constitutional law regulates the organization and functioning of the state and the fundamental rights of citizens. Administrative law encompasses all regulations concerning the organization, function, and actions of public administration. International agreements are formal agreements between states or international organizations that establish specific legal obligations. Our public law lawyers offer services in all three areas.
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Constitutional Law Lawyers
Constitutional law forms the foundation of the entire legal system. For our constitutional law lawyers, a profound understanding of the constitution is a prerequisite for their activities in legal practice, legal advice, and legal representation.
In practice, constitutional rights often manifest as personal fundamental rights that can be enforced in court and help correct decisions of ordinary courts and administrative authorities. Our constitutional law lawyers are continuously involved in proceedings for the protection of fundamental rights in civil, criminal, and administrative matters.
Our firm sees its role not only in individual legal protection but also in observing and participating in the legal policy and legislation of the country as part of the constitutional framework. The importance of constitutional issues should not be underestimated. Especially in borderline cases, a profound knowledge of the constitutional framework and the jurisprudence of the State Court as a constitutional court is often a decisive advantage.
Administrative Law Lawyers
The famous saying “Constitutional law passes, administrative law remains” by Otto Mayer has a true core. The administrative practice of the authorities has developed and solidified over decades, and it must be considered in legal advice on administrative law and the conduct of administrative proceedings. Liechtenstein authorities are very pragmatic and service-oriented by international standards. Our administrative law lawyers offer our clients real advantages through our intensive contacts with offices and authorities.
Administrative law questions must always be answered in the context of the hierarchically superior constitutional provisions. We place great importance on this. Only in this way can our administrative law lawyers achieve the best possible result for our clients. Our services cover all administrative law matters, particularly construction law, environmental law, public service law, trade law, police law, municipal law, and immigration law. We place special emphasis on a practical and economic approach.
Lawyers for European Law and International Agreements
Liechtenstein has been a member of the European Economic Area (EEA) since 1995 and is thus part of the European internal market with free movement of goods, people, services, and capital. In important areas such as consumer protection, research and development, or the environment, there is close cooperation between EU and EEA member states. The EEA Agreement is constantly updated to ensure uniform application of common rules. Special EEA institutions, such as the EFTA Court, exist for legal enforcement.
For comprehensive legal advice and representation, you can rely on the familiarity of our lawyers with the mechanisms and rules of the EEA.
In addition, there are countless international agreements (treaties) that are crucial for various legal areas – starting with the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) to treaties with international organizations (UN, Council of Europe, ICJ, ICC, WTO) or Switzerland (customs, patent, currency, and tax agreements) and agreements concerning international civil, tax, social security, arbitration, criminal procedure, and civil procedure law. Our European law lawyers also have comprehensive expertise in this area.
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