About
Magnus Strand serves as Senior Lecturer in Civil Law at the Department of Law, Uppsala University (2025-present) and Associate researcher at the Department of Business Administration (2025-present). Previously, he was Research leader in commercial law (2021-2025), Member of the Education Committee of the Faculty of Social Sciences (2020-2025), and Director of Studies in Commercial Law (2016-2020). He also held a Part-time Professor position at the European University Institute in Florence (2019-2020).
- Doctor of Laws, Uppsala University (2015)
- Bachelor of Laws, Lund University (2006)
- Bachelor of Philosophy, Uppsala University (2006)
- Associate lawyer at Lindahl law firm (2006-2008)
Professor Strand's research focuses on the complex interaction between EU law and national legal systems, with particular expertise in competition law, damages law, and the regulatory challenges posed by artificial intelligence and digital markets. His scholarly work has evolved from traditional EU competition law topics toward the emerging challenges of AI governance. Recent publications demonstrate his ability to identify and engage with cutting-edge legal challenges as they emerge in the digital economy, particularly examining how national legal frameworks interact with EU regulations in commercial contexts.
His publication record reveals a clear trajectory from foundational work on competition damages (2010-2017) toward contemporary issues in AI regulation (2022-2025). The most recent articles show increasing focus on algorithmic trading, AI-based regulatory technology, and adaptation of damage law to AI systems. This evolution demonstrates his scholarly agility in addressing rapidly developing legal frontiers while maintaining expertise in core EU law principles.
- Editor of the European Law Journal (ERT)
- Member of steering group for Swedish Network for European Law Research (2012-2015)
- Coordinator for Uppsala University's European Law Moot Court Competition (2008-2012)
As an educator and administrator, Strand has significantly contributed to legal education through curriculum development and interdisciplinary approaches. His research leadership extends to multiple funded projects examining regulatory governance in digital markets and AI technology, particularly within financial sectors, demonstrating his commitment to bridging theoretical scholarship with practical regulatory challenges.
Professor Strand leads several major research initiatives including "Konkurrenstvister bortom harmoniseringen" (financed by Konkurrensverket), "AI Design Futures," and "AI-based RegTech" (both financed by The Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program – Humanity and Society). These projects position him at the forefront of legal scholarship addressing the intersection of competition law, digital markets, and AI governance.
