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Severin Christen

Partner · Lenz & Staehelin

SwitzerlandLitigation, International ArbitrationGerman, English

About

Partner at Lenz & Staehelin in Switzerland, specialising in litigation, international arbitration, international private law, investigations, white-collar matters and sports law. Previously an associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore in New York, he holds an LL.M. from New York University and was admitted to the Swiss bar in 2014; appointed partner in 2025.

Practice areas

LitigationInternational ArbitrationInternational Private LawInvestigationsWhite CollarSports

Office

Expertise

Cross-Border LitigationInternational ArbitrationWhite-Collar DefenceInternal InvestigationsSports Law

Education

  • University of Basel, Bachelor of Law (2010)
  • University of Basel, Master of Law (2012)
  • New York University School of Law, LL.M. (Dean's Graduate Award Scholar, 2017)

Admissions

  • Swiss Bar Admission (2014)

Languages

GermanEnglish