Gerald Rittershaus

Prof. Dr. Gerald Rittershaus is an Honorary Professor of Law at the University of Heidelberg and a former prominent commercial lawyer. His career spans over five decades, focusing on corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, banking law, and sports law, with notable international engagements in energy and mining sectors. He held academic roles including lecturer and advisor at Heidelberg University, emphasizing lawyer-oriented legal education. His research interests center on legal frameworks for business entities and professional legal practice.

Education: Studied law at Heidelberg University (1961), served as a research assistant there, and earned his doctorate (Dr. iur.) in 1967. His legal career began in 1969, later transitioning to focus on corporate law. He relinquished his law license in 2015 at age 78 but remains active in academia through honorary roles.

Publications emphasize contractual legal practices, corporate governance, and legal professionalism. His work bridges academic and practical legal challenges, particularly in commercial and corporate sectors.