Sonja Meier

Sonja Meier is a Professor of Private and Comparative Law at the University of Freiburg (since 2012), where she serves as Director of the Institute of Comparative and International Private Law, Dep. I. Her academic career spans institutions like the University of Marburg (2009-2012), Max Planck Institute for Comparative and International Private Law (2002-2009), University of Regensburg (1998-2002), University of Cambridge (1997-1998), and University of Regensburg (1992-1995).

• Education: First State Exam (University of Regensburg, 1990), LL.M. (University College London, 1991), Second State Exam (1994), Doctoral degree (1997, dissertation on English law of unjust enrichment)

Research Focus: Comparative and historical analysis of private law systems, with particular emphasis on obligations, unjust enrichment, and creditor/debtor relationships. Her work bridges German private law with broader comparative legal frameworks.

Scientific Awards:

• Preis für gute Lehre (Award for Good Teaching, 2002)
• Kulturförderpreis Ostbayern (1998)
• Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes Scholarship (1994-1997)