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Thomas Werlen serves as an Adjunct Professor of Financial and Capital Market Law at the University of St. Gallen while maintaining an active full-time legal career. His dual role bridges academic theory with high-stakes industry practice in global finance and regulation.
His educational foundation includes:
- Professor appointment at University of St. Gallen (2019)
- Privatdozent (PD) qualification at University of St. Gallen (2012)
- LL.M. from Harvard Law School (1995)
- Dr. iur. and lic. iur. degrees from University of Zurich (1994 and 1989)
Werlen's research concentrates on Financial Law and Capital Market Law with deep specialization in Banking Law, Corporate Law, and International Regulatory Frameworks. His work emphasizes practical applications in cross-border financial transactions, securities regulation, and institutional governance, informed by decades of frontline experience in multinational corporate leadership and litigation.
His professional trajectory demonstrates consistent influence in financial governance: Former Co-Chair of both the IBA Banking Law Committee and Capital Markets Forum, Former Member of the Editorial Board for the Butterworths Journal of International Banking and Finance Law, and Former Regulatory Board Member of SIX Swiss Exchange AG (2008–2012).
