Leif Sevón

Leif Sevón
11th President of the Supreme Court of Finland
In office 1 January 2002 – 31 December 2005
Preceded by	Olavi Heinonen
Succeeded by	Pauliine Koskelo
1st President of the European Free Trade Association Court
In office 1994–1995
Preceded by	Office established
Succeeded by	Bjørn Haug
Personal details
Born	31 October 1941 Helsinki, Finland
Alma mater	University of Helsinki

Leif Jörgen Arvidsson Sevón (born 31 October 1941) is a Finland-Swedish jurist and judge.

Biography

Sevón holds a Licentiate in Laws degree from the University of Helsinki. His positions include a directorate at the Ministry of Justice, the presidency of the EFTA Court, a seat in the European Court of Justice, and an advisory position at the Ministry of Foreign Affair's Trade Directorate. He left the European Court in 2002 after his appointment as President of the Supreme Court of Finland. In 2005 he retired from the presidency of the Supreme Court.

See also

• List of members of the European Court of Justice

References

• NEW FINNISH JUDGE AT THE COURT OF JUSTICE OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES. European Court of Justice. Accessed 2011-01-05.
• Pauliine Koskelo named new President of Finnish Supreme Court. Helsingin Sanomat, 2005-12-23. Accessed 2011-01-05.