Valentin Jentsch

Prof. Valentin Jentsch is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Corporate Law at the University of St. Gallen and affiliated with the Max Planck Institute for Tax Law and Public Finance in Munich. His research focuses on corporate law, capital markets, private law fundamentals, sustainability reporting, and climate change litigation.

Education: Holds an LL.M. from Stanford University and completed postgraduate studies in the U.S. His academic background includes extensive research on corporate governance and legal responses to crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Research Interests: Jentsch explores corporate governance structures, sustainability regulations, climate accountability, and the intersection of law and economics. He emphasizes how private law can address socio-political challenges like environmental responsibility.

Articles and Talks: His recent work includes analyses of corporate sustainability reporting frameworks, climate litigation against major fossil fuel companies, and legal adaptations during crises. He frequently presents at international conferences and co-authors influential texts like the Praxishandbuch Verantwortlichkeitsrecht.

Awards: None explicitly mentioned, though his contributions to corporate law reform and sustainability reporting are widely recognized.

Advising and Grants: While no specific grants are listed, his research collaborations involve teams at the University of St. Gallen and the Max Planck Institute. He supervises research assistants like Nicolas von Saal and Alex Schweizer.

Teams/Labs: Leads a dynamic research group addressing corporate law challenges, with ongoing projects on shareholder loyalty, climate litigation, and regulatory compliance in Europe.