Dominik Risch

“Sustainable innovation requires solid legal frameworks. The challenge lies in transforming visions into lasting realities—through precise legal architecture that combines flexibility with stability.”

This conviction shapes the work of Dominik Risch—a legal expert and trustee who is now regarded as a visionary architect of sustainable foundation structures. With his extensive expertise in legal and financial planning, as well as his interdisciplinary approach spanning the fields of life sciences, cyber technologies, and media, he has elevated the areas of foundation establishment and management to a level that is both strategically sound and innovative.

Academic and Professional Background

His academic career reflects his methodical approach to perfection. He completed his law degree (Lic. iur.) at the University of Zurich while simultaneously pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering—an exceptional combination of technical expertise and legal precision. From 2001 to 2003, he deepened his legal knowledge through a Master of Laws (LL.M.) program specializing in European law at the renowned universities of Innsbruck and Passau. In 2011, he passed his fiduciary exam in Liechtenstein—a milestone that officially confirmed his expertise in the demanding world of fiduciary administration.

Personal motivation

Since 2012, as a managing director and member of various boards of trustees, he has shaped the landscape of companies and foundations in Liechtenstein—one of the world’s leading centers for innovative foundation structures. He serves as a legal advisor at Proventus Treuhand und Verwaltung AG, where he hones his skills in the complex world of trust administration. This expertise builds on his previous role as a legal advisor at VP Bank AG—years that gave him a deep understanding of the intersection between law and finance.

Expertise and Foundation Architecture

Over the years, Dominik has developed exceptional expertise in establishing and managing foundations. His ability to create complex legal structures that are both innovative and compliant with regulations forms the backbone of long-term visions. With fluency in English and a solid command of French, he embodies an international outlook while remaining deeply rooted in Liechtenstein’s tradition of excellence in foundation management.

A particular strength – networked thinking

He knows how to combine legal precision with strategic foresight and advocates for an interdisciplinary understanding of innovation—as the interplay of law, finance, and forward-looking technologies. His expertise extends far beyond the traditional boundaries of law and finance into the dynamic fields of life sciences, cyber technologies, and media. At the Mycoverse Foundation, he brings his extensive experience in establishing and managing foundations to bear, helping the Foundation realize its ambitious vision: to make the transformative potential of fungi for health and the environment accessible to the general public—through solid legal structures that turn visions into lasting realities.