Matthias Niklaus

Attorney-at-Law and Notary Public
M.A. HSG in Law and Economics

«While my daily routine may lack the glamour of a Netflix legal drama, it is thrilling nonetheless.»

Competencies

Legal work

Matthias Niklaus advises clients on commercial and corporate law aspects, in particular on restructuring matters, as well as on contract, labour and tenancy law aspects. Moreover, he advises on succession planning and on inheritance law issues. As a notary public, he notarises commercial, marriage and inheritance contract law matters and certifies signatures and copies .

Education

2023

CAS in Management for the Legal Profession from the University of St. Gallen (HSG)

2020

Admitted to the St. Gallen bar

2017

Master’s degree in Law and Economics from the University of St. Gallen (HSG)

Professional background

Since Jan. 2021

Attorney-at-Law with schochauer ag

2019-2020

Legal trainee with SwissLegal asg.advocati

2018-2019

Legal trainee with Pestalozzi Rechtsanwälte AG, Zurich

2017-2018

Legal trainee with the public prosecutor of the Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden

2016-2017

Actuary of the Finance Committee of the Cantonal Council of Appenzell Ausserrhoden

2014-2016

Employee at the Reorganisation and Government Controlling as well as staff of Foundation Supervision in the Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden

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