Leigh Hancher

Leigh Hancher is a Part-time Professor at the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies within the European University Institute. She also serves as a Professor of European Law at the University of Tilburg and Counsel at Allen & Overy, Amsterdam. Her expertise spans energy regulation, EU state aid, and market governance.

• Education: Studied law at the Universities of Glasgow, Sheffield, and the EUI; obtained a doctorate in law from Leiden University (1989).
• Research Interests: Focus on energy market liberalization, EU governance, and the evolving role of governments in regulating key sectors.
• Academic Experience: Held chairs since 1991 (Erasmus University, Tilburg), including a Visiting Professor role at the University of Calgary (1996).

Recent research explores long-term contracts in energy transitions, EU Green Deal implications, and regulatory frameworks for market stability, reflecting her deep engagement with European energy policy and legal innovation.