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Emil ElgebrantView profile

Lecturer

• Property Law
• General Property Law
• Insolvency Law
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Emil Elgebrant is a Lecturer at the Department of Law, Stockholm University, with his workplace located at Juridicum (Universitetsvägen 14, library building, room SCCL 634). He is an active member of both the research department for general property law and the research department for insolvency law with property law at SCCL (Stockholm Center for Commercial Law), demonstrating his dual expertise in these interconnected fields. Associate Professor qualification in Civil Law, Stockholm University (2017) Assistant Professor position, Linköping University (2018) Juris Doctorate in Civil Law, Stockholm University (2012) Bachelor of Laws, Stockholm University (2005) Dr. Elgebrant's research centers on property law with particular focus on non-physical assets, examining how legal systems address property identity and exclusivity for objects without physical representation. His groundbreaking dissertation, 'Ownership & Value of Emissions Rights and Other Similar Traded Objects,' established his expertise at the intersection of property law, accounting law, and tax law. His work consistently addresses the fundamental question: 'what has the legislator created?' when examining new legal figures within established frameworks. His publication history reveals a clear trajectory from traditional property law concepts toward contemporary challenges in digital and environmental markets. Recent works (2019-2021) focus on technology neutrality, disposal restrictions in jointly owned property, and comprehensive legal analyses of digital currencies. Earlier publications (2006-2016) established his expertise in emission rights trading, showing how legal classification of these assets affects accounting treatment, income tax, and VAT implications. His interdisciplinary approach connects seemingly disparate legal fields to address complex issues arising from new economic systems. Dr. Elgebrant serves as course director and teacher for specialized courses including Insolvency Law with Property Law, as well as promissory note law and property law within the Civil Law A course. His teaching directly reflects his research expertise, emphasizing practical application of property law concepts to modern economic challenges involving digital currencies and environmental markets. As a researcher at SCCL, Dr. Elgebrant contributes to both the general property law and insolvency law research departments. His work on emission rights and digital currencies demonstrates how traditional property law concepts must evolve to address non-physical assets in contemporary economic systems, particularly examining how the private law character of trading objects influences their treatment across accounting and tax law frameworks.

• Civil Law
• Family Law
• Inheritance Law
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Gamze Turan Başara is an Assistant Professor at Çankaya University's Faculty of Law, Department of Private Law, where she has been a full-time faculty member since 2012. She previously served as Deputy Dean (2016–2017) and Research Assistant (2005–2012) at the same institution. Her academic background includes a PhD in Private Law from Gazi University (2007–2012) and an LL.M. in Civil Law from the same institution. Her research spans Civil Law, Family Law, Inheritance Law, and Consumer Law, with emphasis on: Marital property regimes and divorce consequences Child custody and parental rights Inheritance distribution and testamentary disputes Consumer protection in contractual relationships She has advised 19+ graduate students on topics like mediation in commercial disputes, inheritance renunciation, and child custody. Her 15 most recent publications (2017–2008) analyze Turkish Civil Code reforms, gender transition legality, debt obligations, and e-contract jurisprudence. No awards, lab affiliations, or grants are documented.

• Commercial Law
• Bankruptcy Law
• Business Crisis Management
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Dario Latella is an Associate Professor of Commercial Law (IUS-04) at the Department of Law, University of Messina, where he teaches Commercial Law, European Company Law, and specialized courses on Business Crisis Management. Born on March 6, 1971 in Messina, he combines his academic career with active legal practice as a Supreme Court lawyer registered with the Messina Bar Association. His research focuses on Commercial Law with particular expertise in Bankruptcy Law, Business Crisis Management, and European Company Law. Professor Latella has published 82 works, primarily book chapters with major legal publishers including Giappichelli, Aranzadi, and Wolters Kluwer. His recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate deep specialization in technical aspects of bankruptcy proceedings including distribution mechanisms, creditor rights, and the crystallization of liabilities in insolvency situations. Professor Latella has held significant professional roles beyond academia, serving as a member of both the Business Studies Commission and the International Commission of the National Council of Notaries from January 1, 2019 to January 1, 2024. His work bridges theoretical legal scholarship with practical legal application, reflecting his dual expertise as both an academic and practicing lawyer. His teaching portfolio includes comprehensive courses on Commercial Law and specialized instruction on business crisis resolution mechanisms, preparing students for both theoretical understanding and practical application of commercial law principles.

Mitsuyo HaraView profile

Professor

• International Business Law
• Corporate Governance
• Auditing
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Professor Mitsuyo Hara serves in the Department of Art Planning, Faculty of Arts at Osaka University of Arts, bringing extensive public sector experience from Osaka Prefecture, Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and diplomatic postings in Atlanta and Rotterdam. Her academic profile integrates US Certified Public Accountant (USCPA) qualification with Master of Laws training from the University of Liverpool. Her research concentrates on International Business Law and Corporate Governance , with particular expertise in US/UK regulatory frameworks, auditing standards, and foreign investment dynamics. Current investigations examine BEPS-related tax reforms, IFRS adoption challenges, and cross-jurisdictional compliance mechanisms for multinational enterprises operating in evolving post-Brexit markets. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2006-2019) reveals consistent focus on practical regulatory applications, with increasing emphasis on US-Japan accounting convergence and medium-sized enterprise compliance challenges. Her work bridges theoretical legal frameworks with operational business realities through detailed case law analysis and regulatory impact assessments. Professor Hara maintains active research funding in areas including: US tax law implications for Japanese corporations GAAP/IFRS convergence dynamics Corporate overseas expansion strategies She supervises research in international business law contexts while teaching Management Theory, Presentation Exercise, and Business Fundamentals courses that integrate her diplomatic experience with contemporary business challenges. Her laboratory equivalent operates through Osaka University of Arts' research centers focusing on international business practices, though no dedicated lab structure exists.

• Commercial Law
• Corporate Law
• Insolvency Law
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Dr. Antonio Alonso-Bartol Bustos is affiliated with the Complutense University of Madrid and the University of Salamanca (Department of Private Law). His academic rank remains unspecified, though he actively contributes to Commercial Law research. Research Interests : His work spans Intellectual Property Law , Corporate Governance , Insolvency Law , and Digital Law , with a focus on emerging technologies like NFTs and AI. Key Publications : Recent articles analyze EU copyright exceptions , NFT regulation , AI governance , and evolving insolvency frameworks . Academic Contributions : He has co-authored collective works on corporate restructuring and digital market competition , and authored a 2025 book on flexible copyright . Judicial Commentary : He provides critical insights on CJEU rulings, including cases related to AI-generated art and NFT fair use .

Michael SimkovicView profile

Professor

• Law and Finance
• Credit Markets
• Financial Regulation
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Michael Simkovic serves as the Leon Benwell Professor of Law and Professor of Law and Accounting at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law. His scholarship bridges legal theory and financial practice, with emphasis on credit markets, regulatory frameworks, and tax policy. An elected member of the American Law Institute since 2015, he has significantly influenced legal education and financial regulation discourse. His academic foundation includes a JD from Harvard Law School, where he was an Olin Fellow in law and economics. Prior to academia, Simkovic practiced law at Davis Polk & Wardwell and consulted at McKinsey & Company, specializing in financial services regulation. Simkovic's research centers on law-finance intersections, particularly bankruptcy valuation mechanisms, ESG integration in corporate governance, and regulatory compliance costs. His empirical approach examines how legal structures shape market behavior, with recent work analyzing market-value applications in bankruptcy, shareholder voting dynamics, and tax policy implications for economic growth. He frequently employs interdisciplinary methods combining legal analysis with economic modeling. His publication trajectory reveals intensifying focus on practical bankruptcy solutions and regulatory efficiency. Over 50% of his recent work addresses bankruptcy valuation innovations, while tax policy and ESG governance constitute growing subfields. This evolution reflects direct engagement with post-2008 financial crisis regulatory challenges and emerging sustainable finance frameworks. Key recognitions include: American Law Institute’s Young Scholars Medal (2015) Four consecutive years as one of National Jurist Magazine's most influential legal educators American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers Writing Award (2012) Simkovic actively shapes policy through congressional testimony before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee and extensive media commentary in The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Bloomberg. His research has directly informed federal regulatory decisions, with citations by agencies including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. While specific grant details aren't public, his frequent co-authorship with economists suggests substantial collaborative research funding. His scholarly network spans elite institutions including Harvard, Stanford, and NYU, where he regularly presents work. Though not affiliated with formal research centers, his publications indicate leadership in law-finance interdisciplinary circles through the American Law & Economics Association and empirical legal studies conferences.

• Civil Law
• European Common Law
• Spanish Civil Law
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Full Professor in the Department of Private Law at the University of Pablo de Olavide, specializing in Civil Law with focus on European Common Law traditions and Spanish civil code applications. Member of research group DCEDC - SEJ302 'From European Common Law to Civil Law' and recognized under PAIDI (Andalusian Research Plan) in Social Sciences and Law. Education: Doctorate from University of Seville (1999) with thesis 'Profiles of the rescissory action for fraud of creditors in the Spanish civil code: its systematic framing and result of the investigation of its legal regime' supervised by Dr. Luis Humberto Clavería Gosálbez Research centers on creditor protection mechanisms within civil law frameworks, analyzing historical evolution from European Common Law to modern Spanish Civil Code provisions. His work investigates legal remedies for fraudulent debtor actions with emphasis on systematic legal interpretation. Academic activities include: PAIDI-recognized research in Social Sciences/Law Membership in comparative law research group DCEDC-SEJ302 Teaching responsibilities in Private Law curriculum

• Civil Law
• Basque Historical Law
• Artificial Intelligence and Law
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Itziar Alkorta Idiakez is a Professor at the University of the Basque Country with a distinguished 30+ year career spanning Civil Law, Basque Historical Law, and cutting-edge AI/Law intersections. Her scholarly output exceeds 70 publications including 9 books and 31 book chapters, demonstrating exceptional productivity across Basque, Spanish, and English academic contexts. Her research program uniquely bridges medieval Vasconia legal traditions with contemporary regulatory challenges: Historical analysis of women's legal status in Basque private law through source criticism Critical examination of algorithmic discrimination in healthcare systems Development of culturally contextualized frameworks for EU medical AI regulation Modern interpretation of Basque civil law concepts (property, contracts, obligations) Pioneering work on health data governance during pandemic emergencies Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal intensified focus on regulatory implementation challenges, particularly regarding EU AI Act compliance in healthcare and historical continuity in Basque civil law interpretation. Her work consistently demonstrates methodological innovation by treating historical legal sources as living frameworks rather than archival relics. As an educator, she has developed foundational teaching resources including the multidisciplinary Bioethics Manual and comprehensive civil law textbooks published by UPV/EHU. Her supervision likely emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches connecting historical legal analysis with modern technological challenges, preparing students for complex regulatory environments through deep contextual understanding of legal evolution. Professor Alkorta Idiakez maintains active research engagement as evidenced by 2025 publications, positioning her at the forefront of both Basque legal scholarship and European technology law discourse through her distinctive integration of regional legal identity with supranational regulatory frameworks.

• Private Law
• Civil Procedure
• Corporate Insolvency
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Olivier Staes is a Lecturer at Université Toulouse Capitole's Business Law Center (CDA), specializing in private law and criminal sciences. His research examines civil procedure, corporate insolvency, and judicial systems, with publications in journals like the Bulletin Joly sociétés and contributions to legal codes. Research interests include: Corporate bankruptcy procedures and creditor rights Jurisdictional conflicts in commercial litigation Judicial authority in insolvency cases Debt enforcement mechanisms Civil procedure reforms His recent publications (2017-2022) focus on French insolvency jurisprudence, debt verification protocols, and transactional law. Notable works include co-authorship of the 2023 annotated Code des entreprises en difficulté. Staes is affiliated with the Business Law Center (CDA), accessible at https://cda.ut-capitole.fr/accueil/m-olivier-staes .

• Private International Law
• European Union Law
• Insolvency Law
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Eugenie Fabries-Lecea is a Lecturer at the University of Toulouse's Toulouse Law School, affiliated with the Business Law Center (CDA) and holding the Jean Monnet Chair (EURINS). Her expertise spans private international law, EU law, insolvency law, and labor rights in distressed enterprises. She teaches courses on international insolvency, European regulations, and social law frameworks. Her research examines transnational bankruptcy procedures, EU regulatory harmonization post-Brexit, and employee protections in cross-border insolvencies. Recent publications (2022-2025) critically analyze jurisdictional conflicts, forum shopping, and the interplay between labor law and insolvency proceedings in Europe. Awards & Recognition: • Jean Monnet Chair - EURINS (EU-funded research chair) • Accreditation to Supervise Research (HDR) for work on insolvency law normativity Affiliations & Labs: • Primary lab: Business Law Center (CDA) • Research portal: EURINS Chair Website

Ismael YrigoyView profile

Researcher

• Tourism
• Real Estate
• Housing Markets
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Ismael Yrigoy is a postdoctoral researcher at Uppsala University's Department of Human Geography, specializing in the political economy of tourism, real estate, and housing markets with a focus on Spain and European urban contexts. His educational background includes: PhD in Geography from the University of the Balearic Islands (2015) MA in Territorial and Population Studies from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (2010) Bachelor's degree in Geography from the University of the Balearic Islands (2009) Yrigoy's research centers on two interconnected domains: the relationship between corporate actors, real estate assets, and economic crises in Spain; and the impact of short-term rentals on housing affordability across European cities. His work employs critical geographical approaches to examine rent extraction mechanisms, financialization processes, and power dynamics in tourism-impacted urban environments, particularly analyzing how platforms like Airbnb reshape urban landscapes and housing access. Analysis of his publications (2017-2024) reveals consistent focus on tourism financialization, with recurring themes including rent gap theory in short-term rental markets, crisis-driven asset conversion in hotel sectors, and regulatory frameworks governing housing dispossession. His work bridges urban geography, tourism studies, and political economy, frequently employing case studies from Spanish cities while maintaining broader European relevance. Recognition includes: Wallander postdoctoral scholarship from Handelsbanken Yrigoy's collaborative research includes the Medcoast project at Sciences Po and multiple international co-authorships. His current scholarship supports investigation into tourism-finance dynamics in Spain, with publications appearing in leading journals like Antipode and Urban Studies . His work demonstrates significant policy relevance, with several publications referenced in policy documents and media outlets. No specific laboratory affiliations are mentioned, though his collaborative publications indicate active engagement with international research networks across geography and urban studies disciplines.