Florencio Lopez-de-Silanes

Florencio Lopez-de-Silanes is Professor of Finance and Law at EDHEC Business School in France and Head of the Fund Governance Research Programme at the EDHEC Risk and Asset Management Research Centre. He holds a joint Chair in Law and Finance at Paris School of Economics and EDHEC, and an honorary title of Distinguished Professor of Finance at the University of Amsterdam. His career spans prestigious institutions including Harvard, Yale, and the Ecole Normale Superieur.

Education

• Ph.D. in Economics, Harvard University (1993)
• A.M. in Economics, Harvard University (1991)
• A.B. in Economics (Summa Cum Laude), ITAM, Mexico (1989)

Research Interests

His work focuses on the intersection of law, institutions, and financial markets, particularly examining how legal frameworks impact corporate governance, privatization processes, and market development. He has extensively studied deregulation, legal reform, and state-owned enterprises.

Scientific Awards

• Harvard's Wells Prize (1995)
• Brattle Prize (1999)
• Jensen Prize (2000)

Advisory Roles

He has advised governments, international institutions, and corporations globally, contributing to financial market reforms, bankruptcy laws, and corporate governance frameworks. He is among the top three most cited researchers in economics and business according to Essential Science Indicators.