Marek Martyniszyn

Professor Marek Martyniszyn is a Professor at the School of Law, Queen's University Belfast, specializing in competition law and policy with a focus on cross-border and transnational legal frameworks. His research addresses extraterritorial jurisdiction, state involvement in anticompetitive practices, and challenges faced by emerging competition law systems. He has held visiting appointments at the East China University of Political Science and Law (Shanghai) and the University of the Witwatersrand (Johannesburg), reflecting his international engagement.

Research Interests:
His work spans extraterritoriality in competition law, the role of international organizations (e.g., UNCTAD and OECD), and the intersection of antitrust rules with human rights and development. He explores how global markets interact with national legal systems, emphasizing regulatory harmonization and enforcement challenges.

Publications:
Professor Martyniszyn has authored influential articles on EU competition law’s extraterritorial reach, including landmark cases like Intel and Air Cargo. His work also evaluates post-Brexit implications for Northern Ireland and Poland’s 30-year competition law evolution. Recent publications (2021–2025) highlight trends toward narrowing jurisdictional gaps and strengthening global enforcement coordination.

Advising & Fellowships:
He supervises PhD students in competition law, including Dr. Saad Almohammed (PhD 2021), who studied stock market frameworks. He mentors postdoctoral candidates seeking fellowships from institutions like the British Academy and EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie scheme.

Labs/Teams:
His research aligns with the Queen’s Centre for European and Transnational Studies, focusing on EU law dynamics and international legal cooperation. He contributes to policy dialogues at forums like UNCTAD and OECD.