Gian Andri Capaul

Dr. Gian Andri Capaul serves as Senior Assistant for Civil Law and Civil Procedure Law at the University of Zurich's Faculty of Law since 2023. His academic work focuses on Private International Law with special emphasis on international inheritance law, family law, and the European Succession Regulation. He contributes significantly to legal scholarship through publications, teaching, and professional conferences.

Dr. Capaul's academic journey includes:

• 2023-Present: Senior Assistant for Civil and Civil Procedure Law at the University of Zurich
• 2019-2022: Lecturer for exercises in "Liability Law" and "International Private and Civil Procedure Law" at the University of Zurich
• 2018-2022: Research Assistant at Kellerhals Carrard Attorneys at Law
• 2015-2018: Research assistant at the Chair of Private and Commercial Law, International Private and Civil Procedure Law and Comparative Law
• 2017: Master of Law, University of Zurich

Dr. Capaul's research centers on Private International Law with particular focus on international inheritance law and family law. His dissertation "Positioning and Perspectives of Party Autonomy in Swiss International Inheritance Law" (2023) represents a significant contribution to the field. He examines complex issues such as party autonomy limitations, gender recognition across borders, and the application of European regulations in Swiss context. His scholarly work bridges theoretical legal frameworks with practical cross-border challenges faced by individuals and institutions, with particular attention to how traditional legal systems adapt to contemporary social realities.

Analysis of Dr. Capaul's publication record reveals consistent expertise in the intersection of Swiss law with international frameworks, particularly European regulations. His scholarship demonstrates growing specialization in inheritance law, family law, and civil procedure within international contexts. Notably, he addresses emerging challenges like online marriage recognition and gender identity recognition across borders, showing how traditional legal frameworks must evolve to accommodate modern realities. His work combines rigorous doctrinal analysis with practical commentary on European Court of Justice decisions, making significant contributions to both academic discourse and practical legal application.

Dr. Capaul actively contributes to legal education through teaching Private International Law and Liability and Insurance Law at the University of Zurich. While specific grant information isn't detailed in available sources, his research output and teaching responsibilities indicate ongoing scholarly activity supported by institutional resources. He collaborates extensively with established scholars like Professor Loacker on research projects, publications, and conference presentations, suggesting strong integration within the academic legal community.

As a key member of the Chair of Professor Loacker, Dr. Capaul contributes to a dynamic research environment focused on Private International and Civil Procedure Law. The chair maintains an active scholarly presence through the "lexcausae.blog" platform where current legal developments are analyzed, indicating a vibrant intellectual community engaged with contemporary legal challenges. His participation in working groups such as the "Working Group on International Family Law" at the 10th Swiss Family Law Days demonstrates active engagement with the broader legal academic community.