Felix Berner

Felix Berner is a Lecturer at the Department of Civil Law, Private International Law, and Comparative Law at Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen. He was awarded the
venia legendi (lecturing qualification) in 2024 for his habilitation thesis on conflict of laws in civil law contexts.

• Education: MJur from University of Oxford (2020), First and Second German State Law Examinations (Tübingen 2015, 2017)
• Key Roles: Academic Staff Member (2015-2021), Research Assistant (2013-2015)

His research focuses on private international law, comparative law, and procedural efficiency. Recent work explores legal characterization, limitation periods, and cross-border succession. A notable monograph and multiple articles in leading journals reflect his expertise.

Publications show trends in European legal harmonization, conflict-of-laws frameworks, and judicial process optimization. Collaborations with Prof. Martin Gebauer and contributions to major legal commentaries highlight his academic network.

Scientific Awards:

• Summa cum laude PhD (2017)
• Dissertation prize from Reinhold-und-Maria-Teufel-Stiftung
• Otto-Schmidt Preis (2023) for article on normative procedural economics

He supervises legal research and contributes to symposiums on political conflict-of-laws issues. His work bridges theoretical analysis with practical applications in civil litigation, particularly cross-border disputes.