Krister
Azelius
Krister Azelius has focused on dispute resolution in various forms since 1996. Krister acts as both counsel and arbitrator in domestic and international arbitrations. He has acted under the rules of several institutions, including, SCC (Stockholm), ICC (Paris), LCIA (London), CARICI (Geneva), DIS (Germany) and Copenhagen Arbitration (Copenhagen). Krister also represents clients in commercial litigation before the general courts in Sweden on a regular basis, which has also come to include trials before the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg.
Furthermore, Krister is both privately and professionally involved in the world of sports. He has - in addition to disputes (normally under the sport's regulatory system, but also in general court) and contract negotiations (with sponsors, athletes as well as partners) - held positions as a member of several Swedish sports organizations.
Education and training
Lund University (LL.M. 1987)
Career/Experience
- Azelius & Partners (2025 -)
- Advokatfirman Vinge, partner (1996-2024)
- Advokatfirman Vinge, associate (1990 - 1995)
- Swedish courts, clerk at Ronneby District Court (1987-1990)
Areas of knowledge
Litigation
Swedish and international arbitration procedures
Corporate law
Commercial agreements
Mentions and certifications
"Krister Azelius is one of the best and most experienced litigators in Sweden. He is very fast at understanding the core of the legal problem at hand and solving it through his litigation and legal expertise."
Positions of trust
Member of the Executive Committee of the Swedish Arbitration Association.
Member and Chairman of the Board of Helsingborgs IF.
Chairman of the Board of Helsingborg Floorball Club.
Member of the Board of the Swedish Floorball Federation.
Directorships in companies.
Language
Swedish (native)
English (fluent)
