Martin Hermann
MMag. LL.M.
Partner, Attorney at Law
Biography
Education-
2012 - 2013
LL.M. studies at the University of Cape Town - UCT (specialisation: Social Justice)
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2007 - 2013
Diploma in Law and Philosophy, Leopold-Franzens University, Innsbruck, Austria
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1996 - 2004
Liechtenstein Grammar School, Vaduz
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since 2024
Partner, Schwärzler Attorneys at Law, Vaduz, Liechtenstein
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2017 - 2023
Attorney at Law, Schwärzler Attorneys at Law, Vaduz, Liechtenstein
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2014 - 2016
Associate, Schwärzler Attorneys at Law, Schaan, Liechtenstein
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2011
Internship, Princely Court of Justice, Vaduz, Liechtenstein
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German, English
Publications + Lectures
Withdrawal from the life insurance contract
UPDATE Insurance law
Groundbreaking decision regarding retrocessions
New Ruling on retrocessions
Practical update in the Liechtenstein Law Journal on the topic of retrocessions
ESA examines conformity of new Limitation Rule regarding retrocessions with European law
Constitutional Court upholds nullity of waiver clauses by major Liechtenstein Bank in retrocession matters – Confirmation of established case Law
Retrocessions: 01.06.2023 as a turning point for the Liechtenstein financial center?
The new § 1489a para. 2 ABGB fundamentally changes the statute of limitations for retrocessions in the Principality of Liechtenstein.
State Court of Justice confirms decision of the Supreme Court on the right to object – plaintiff receives millions
Retrocessions in Liechtenstein
Speaker at STEP Annual Conference in Tel Aviv
Directors' and Officers' Liability in Liechtenstein – Developments and Current Challenges for Boards of Trustees in Connection with retrocessions
Overview of the recent developments in Liechtenstein case law and Case law and legislation on the subject of retrocessions.
State Court overturns decision of the Supreme Court
The Constitutional Court recently overturned a decision of the Supreme Court on the issue of the right to file an application in the assistance appointment proceedings pursuant to Art. 141 of the PCR.
Constitutional Court confirms decision of the Supreme Court
State Court confirms decision of the Supreme Court on the subject of retrocessions.
Martin Hermann, LL.M. criticises government clarifications
Interview: Planned amendment to the law on retrocessions
Retrocessions – requirements for a valid waiver
Retrocessions were and are a core economic element of the financial market industry in Liechtenstein.
Retrocessions in Liechtenstein/Supreme Court leading decision: Retrocessions must be surrendered to clients - 30-year limitation period
Schwärzler Attorneys at Law, representing a bank client in Liechtenstein, was able to obtain a landmark supreme court decision against a major Liechtenstein bank.
Loss of confidence in boards of trustees, amendments to the Code of Professional Conduct of the Liechtenstein Chamber of Trustees
Lack of transparency, excessive costs, and conflicts of interest - Liechtenstein's fiduciary sector has faced strong criticism in the past.