Wolf-Georg Ringe

Prof. Wolf-Georg Ringe is a Professor of Law & Finance and Director of the Institute for Law & Economics at the University of Hamburg. He concurrently serves as a permanent Visiting Professor at the University of Oxford and holds roles such as Research Member at the European Corporate Governance Institute and Vice President of the European Banking Institute. His research focuses on corporate law, financial market regulation, and the intersection of law with emerging technologies like AI and blockchain.

Education:

• LL.M. (M.Jur.) from the University of Oxford (2004)
• Ph.D. in Law from the University of Bonn (2006)
• Legal Training in Hamburg (2004–2006)

Research Interests: Prof. Ringe examines interdisciplinary legal issues in finance, including blockchain externalities, AI governance in banking, and ESG integration into corporate law. He emphasizes European integration challenges, such as Eurozone resilience and post-Brexit regulatory frameworks. His work bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical policy applications.

Publications & Projects: He co-authored Business Law and the Transition to a Net Zero Economy (2022) and leads initiatives like the Network for AI and Law (NAIL). Recent articles address topics like AI-driven financial supervision and blockchain’s environmental costs. His scholarship spans over 150 works, including contributions to the Journal of Financial Regulation.

Awards & Roles:

• Fellow, European Banking Institute (Frankfurt)
• Research Member, European Corporate Governance Institute (Brussels)
• Editorial Board Member, Journal of Financial Regulation

Advisory & Collaborations: He advises on fintech regulation, climate finance, and AI ethics. His projects include the Nordic Finance and the Good Society initiative at Copenhagen Business School and the Law, Finance, and Technology research group at Hamburg.

Labs/Teams: Directs the Institute for Law & Economics and co-leads the NAIL network, fostering interdisciplinary research on AI’s legal implications.