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
CAS in Management for the Legal Profession from the University of St. Gallen (HSG)
Admitted to the St. Gallen bar
Master’s degree in Law and Economics from the University of St. Gallen (HSG)
Professional background
Attorney-at-Law with schochauer ag
Legal trainee with SwissLegal asg.advocati
Legal trainee with Pestalozzi Rechtsanwälte AG, Zurich
Legal trainee with the public prosecutor of the Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Actuary of the Finance Committee of the Cantonal Council of Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Employee at the Reorganisation and Government Controlling as well as staff of Foundation Supervision in the Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden