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Selin Engez

Selin Engez

Selin Engez advises and represents clients in all areas of family law, as well as providing planning services in the area of inheritance law. As an expert in amicable conflict resolution, she works as a mediator and a collaborative lawyer (clp Switzerland). In addition to her work as an attorney, she serves as a substitute judge at the District Court Affoltern and is a member of the disciplinary committee of Swiss Aquatics.

Selin Engez quickly captures complex situations while always keeping her focus on the essentials. Her strength lies in combining sharb analytical skills with deep empathy. She navigates the often emotionally charged dynamics of family law with great understanding and warmth, never losing sight of the objective. As a former competitive athlete, she is distinguished by her perseverance, resilience, and strong solution-oriented approach.

Selin Engez specializes in constructive, out-of-court dispute resolution—whether through collaborative practice, mediation, or conventional negotiations. Guided by her clear and empathetic leadership, she frequently averts lengthy, costly litigation, securing favorable outcomes in seemingly intractable situations that parties initial thought impossible. Should court proceedings prove unavoidable, she advocates for her clients with equal tenacity.

Selin Engez is married and the mother of two children. From her diverse circle of friends and acquaintances, she draws not only energy but also a deep understanding of very different lifestyles and social realities—qualities that also serve her well in her counseling work. She most enjoys spending her free time on outings and relaxing with family and friends.


Credo

Clever and
empathic

Languages

Selin Engez practices in German and English, and also speaks Turkish.

Contact

  • Kommentierung des BGer 5A_844/2024 vom 16.2.2026, «Behauptungs- und Beweislast beim nachehelichen Unterhalt: Bundesgericht etabliert Vermutung», iusNet Familienrecht, Juni 2026

  • Kommentierung des Bundesgerichtsentscheids 5A_568/2021 vom 25. März 2022 (= BGE 148 III 161), «Gemeinsame Kinder alleine begründen keine Lebensprägung», iusNet Familienrecht, Mai 2022

  • Referat zum Thema Konkubinatsrecht, Fachkurs Treuhand Suisse, Sektion Graubünden, Dezember 2021

  • Referat zum Thema Konkubinatsrecht, Fachkurs Treuhand Suisse, Sektion Zürich, Mai 2021

  • Kommentierung des Bundesgerichtsentscheids 5A_755/2020 vom 16. März 2021, «Anspruch auf persönlichen Verkehr zwischen einem Kind und seinem sozialen resp. nicht biologischen Wunschelternteil», iusNet Familienrecht, September 2021

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