17. Liechtensteinischer Stiftungsrechtstag 2025
17. Liechtensteinischer Stiftungsrechtstag 2025
Lecturers:
Prof. Dr. iur.
Alexandra
Butterstein
LL.M.
Dagmar
Bühler-Nigsch
Dr. iur.
Johannes
Gasser
LL.M.
Dr.
Theresa
Gehringer
Dr.
Vanessa
Glaser
Prof. Dr.
Marc
Gottschald
Dr.
Albert
Kaufmann
Dr.iur.
Marco
Lettenbichler
LL.M.
Dr. iur.
Michael
Nueber
LL.M.
Hon. Prof. Dr. iur.
Georg
Schima
M.B.L.-HSG, LL.M.
Univ.-Prof. Dr.
Francesco A.
Schurr
Dr. iur.
Manuel
Walser
LL.M.
Univ.-Prof. Dr.
Johannes
Zollner
Dr.
Thomas
Zwiefelhofer
Dr.iur. HSG Dipl.Arch. ETH
School or Professorship:
Legal Challenges in Foundation Structures
The 17th Liechtenstein Foundation Law Conference, taking place on 2 December 2025, will focus on the practical and legal challenges in foundation structures.
The morning programme opens with a comprehensive analysis of the latest supreme court rulings in foundation law, followed by an overview of recent developments in the decision-making practice of the Foundation Supervisory Authority (STIFA). The second part of the morning session will address challenges in the organisation of foundations. Particular attention will be given to legal structuring options regarding the legal position of beneficiaries, the foundation council, and other governing bodies. The subsequent panel discussion will offer an opportunity to explore the procedural and liability-related issues in foundation governance from a practical perspective.
The afternoon programme begins with the topic of philanthropy. This segment will highlight the importance of generational diversity within the foundation council and examine the framework conditions that make Liechtenstein such an attractive global hub for philanthropy. In the following panel discussion, participants will have the opportunity to engage in dialogue about current global trends in philanthropy.
The second part of the afternoon will focus on selected aspects of the tensions and limits of private autonomy in foundation law. In addition, the duties of the foundation council, the possible indirect third-party effect of fundamental rights, and practical issues of arbitration in the context of foundations will be discussed.
The 17th Liechtenstein Foundation Law Conference, taking place on 2 December 2025, will focus on the practical and legal challenges in foundation structures.
The morning programme opens with a comprehensive analysis of the latest supreme court rulings in foundation law, followed by an overview of recent developments in the decision-making practice of the Foundation Supervisory Authority (STIFA). The second part of the morning session will address challenges in the organisation of foundations. Particular attention will be given to legal structuring options regarding the legal position of beneficiaries, the foundation council, and other governing bodies. The subsequent panel discussion will offer an opportunity to explore the procedural and liability-related issues in foundation governance from a practical perspective.
The afternoon programme begins with the topic of philanthropy. This segment will highlight the importance of generational diversity within the foundation council and examine the framework conditions that make Liechtenstein such an attractive global hub for philanthropy. In the following panel discussion, participants will have the opportunity to engage in dialogue about current global trends in philanthropy.
The second part of the afternoon will focus on selected aspects of the tensions and limits of private autonomy in foundation law. In addition, the duties of the foundation council, the possible indirect third-party effect of fundamental rights, and practical issues of arbitration in the context of foundations will be discussed.