Thomas Gattlen

Dr. iur. RA Thomas Gattlen is a lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) and Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences, specializing in litigation and debt collection. A self-employed lawyer since 1995, he combines legal practice with academic work, including a part-time dissertation (2006-2010) on corporate restructuring law and banking collateral.

• Education: Doctorate in Law (Dr. iur.)
• Professional Experience: Business teacher (until 1989), credit officer (1990), law firm employee (1992), self-employed lawyer (since 1995)

His research focuses on Swiss bankruptcy law (SchKG), with a particular emphasis on historical development, debt enforcement against municipalities, and intersections with banking law. His publications analyze SchKG's evolution from pre-1934 frameworks to modern FINMA-supervised bank insolvency mechanisms.

As a blog author for Kalaidos University, he disseminates insights on debt collection, probate procedures, emergency deferral mechanisms, and social security contribution liabilities. His work bridges academic analysis and practical legal challenges.

Thomas Gattlen maintains active legal practice through Gattlen Lawyers, while contributing to legal education through lectures and mentorship. Contact: gattlen@gattlenrechtsanwalt.ch