About
Biography
Experience
Julia von der Osten has been practicing as a lawyer since 2011 and is admitted to the legal profession. Since 2021, she has served as Managing Partner at VON DER OSTEN Legal, a law firm based in Liechtenstein. Her professional background is focused on the legal field with strong expertise in regulatory and compliance matters, particularly in highly dynamic sectors.
Specialty
Julia’s practice is broad and multidimensional. She advises clients on financial & capital markets law, especially in connection with securities, banks, licensing and regulatory compliance. She has deep experience in financial innovation, FinTech and blockchain / digital assets projects, helping organizations with structuring, authorisations, and navigating supervisory regimes. Corporate law plays a key part of her practice—from setting up legal entities to mergers, relocations, commercial contracts, and inter-company matters. She also works with international tax law issues, often in the context of cross-border business structuring and regulatory obligations.
Languages
- German (native)
- English (fluent)
- Spanish (fluent)
- French (good)
Law Firm
VON DER OSTEN Legal
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Julia von der Osten start practicing law?
Julia von der Osten has been practicing as a lawyer since 2011.
What is Julia von der Osten's current role?
Since 2021, Julia von der Osten has served as Managing Partner at VON DER OSTEN Legal, a law firm based in Liechtenstein.
In which legal field does Julia von der Osten specialize?
She specializes in regulatory and compliance law, with a strong focus on financial and capital markets, blockchain, FinTech and innovation (including AI law), as well as corporate and international tax law.
Where does Julia von der Osten practice her legal work?
She practices primarily in Schaan, Liechtenstein, and also in Hamburg, Germany.
Does she have experience in blockchain and financial markets law?
Yes. Julia has more than 15 years of combined experience in financial and capital markets, including 8 years with the Financial Market Authority of Liechtenstein and as a representative of Liechtenstein at the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). She now advises on blockchain, digital assets, FinTech and AI-driven regulatory issues.
What is Julia von der Osten’s educational and professional background?
She is admitted as both a Liechtenstein and German attorney, and is a certified specialist in corporate and business law. Her background includes extensive work in financial supervision, cross-border corporate structuring, and regulatory compliance.
Which languages does Julia von der Osten speak?
She is fluent in German, English, and Spanish, and also has good proficiency in French.