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Fritz Brugger is a Lecturer at the Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences at ETH Zürich and serves as the executive director of NADEL (Network for African-Ethiopian Development Linkages). He holds a PhD in Development Studies from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva. His research focuses on the developmental impacts of natural resource extraction, extractive industries' corporate roles, and governance challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa. Key areas include health impacts of mining, illicit financial flows, and policy interventions in resource-dependent economies. Prior to joining ETH Zürich, Brugger worked at Helvetas for eight years, later becoming a consultant on governance issues in water management, agriculture, and corporate responsibility. He designed an index-based agricultural insurance system and a mobile-tech platform for smallholder farmers' market access. His work spans diverse regions, with a focus on Burkina Faso, Ghana, and Mozambique. His publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, such as Q-methodology for policy engagement, and address topics like mercury use in artisanal mining, corporate due diligence, and the energy transition's impact on social licenses. He contributes to global debates on illicit financial flows, tax evasion, and sustainable development goals implementation through multilateral institutions. Brugger's advisory and grant work includes projects on health impact assessments in mining communities, policy coherence in development aid, and the nexus of extractive industries and conflict. He collaborates with NGOs, governments, and private sector entities to bridge research and policy, particularly in fragile contexts.

• Development Economics
• Natural Resource Extraction
• Public Health Policy
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Xavier Oberson is a Full Professor of Swiss and International Tax Law at the University of Geneva's Faculty of Law since 1994. He also serves as a practicing lawyer at Oberson Abels SA, specializing in tax and commercial law. His academic leadership includes directing the LL.M Tax program at the University of Geneva since 2011 and chairing the annual Tax Law Day since 2000. He holds a DES and PhD from the University of Geneva, along with an LL.M and International Tax Program Certificate from Harvard Law School. Research focuses on tax law modernization, including groundbreaking work on taxing artificial intelligence and corporate tax reform. Key publications include seminal works on international tax transparency and Swiss tax systems. He actively participates in national and international tax policy committees, such as the Federal Commission for Harmonisation of Direct Taxes (CHID) and the Tax Committee of TIAETL. Recipient of the Geoffrey Shindler Award (2012) for contributions to the profession, he also serves on cultural foundations like the Grand Théâtre de Genève and Montreux Jazz Festival. His academic and professional roles bridge legal scholarship, policy-making, and practical legal advice.

• Swiss Tax Law
• International Tax Law
• Taxation of Artificial Intelligence
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Christa Tobler is a Professor of European Law at the University of Basel's European Institute and Leiden University. She specializes in EU law, legal equality, and Switzerland-EU bilateral relations. Her research focuses on indirect discrimination, EU-Swiss institutional agreements, and Brexit implications. Tobler holds a habilitation in public law from the University of Basel and has extensive international experience, including teaching at Leiden's advanced EU law programs. Educations: Habilitation (2004), PhD in Swiss Intellectual Property Law (1988), LL.M. in EC Law (Leiden), Zurich Law Degree (1985). Research Interests: EU equality law, bilateral agreements, and legal methodology. She co-authored works on Swiss-EU bilateral economic law and pioneered visual learning tools like the 'EU Law in Charts' project. Recent articles analyze EU-Swiss negotiation challenges, age discrimination, and tax implications of free movement. She frequently engages with media and policy circles, providing expert commentary on EU relations. Advising & Grants: Supervises EU Global Studies theses on EU internal market law, non-discrimination, and regulatory frameworks. Research projects include 'Bilateral Law in Shifting EU Contexts' and 'EU-Swiss Institutional Challenges'. Labs/Teams: Co-founder of EU Law in Charts Project and member of European Equality Law Network. Serves on editorial boards of Swiss International & European Law Journal.

• European Union Law
• Legal Equality and Non-Discrimination
• Switzerland-EU Bilateral Relations
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Lukas Paul Fesenfeld is a senior lecturer and researcher at ETH Zurich and the University of Bern, affiliated with the Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research. He holds a PhD in International Political Economy and Environmental Politics from ETH Zurich and has conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Bern/EAWAG and the Andlinger Center at Princeton University. His research focuses on environmental policy analysis, political economy of food systems, and climate governance. Notably, he co-founded the non-profit NAHhaft for sustainable food strategies and chairs expert panels on food system transformation. His work combines experimental methods with qualitative and quantitative approaches to study policy feasibility and public support. Education: BA in European Law, International Relations, and Political Economy from University College Maastricht; MPP/MSc from Hertie School of Governance. Professional experience includes roles at Wuppertal Institute, Mercator Research Institute, and the United Nations. His research has been supported by German Academic Foundation, Mercator Foundation, and Heinrich Böll Foundation. Key research interests include the nexus of food and climate policy, political economy of meat system transformation, and behavioral responses to climate policies. Recent projects include the SNIS-funded 'Political Economy of Meat System Transformation' and UBA's 'Transformation of the German Food System'. His articles analyze policy design complexity, public support dynamics, and governance strategies for sustainability transitions. Awards include the SNIS-award for best dissertation in international studies.

• Environmental Policy Analysis
• Political Economy
• Climate Governance
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William J. Moon is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, where he conducts research and teaches in the areas of corporate law, international law, and international trade law. His scholarly work focuses on jurisdictional competition, tax havens, corporate governance, and the intersection of domestic and international legal systems. Professor Moon's research interests span several key areas: Corporate law and jurisdictional competition, particularly examining Delaware's position in global corporate law International investment law and the role of tax havens in shaping corporate governance Conflict of laws issues in transnational corporate litigation The intersection of corporate purpose, ESG considerations, and traditional shareholder wealth maximization International trade law, with particular attention to North Korea and the Kaesong Industrial Complex His extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on how legal frameworks interact across jurisdictional boundaries, with particular attention to how tax havens and offshore jurisdictions influence corporate behavior and legal development. Moon's work often bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical implications for corporate governance and international regulatory cooperation. Professor Moon has received significant scholarly attention for his work, with his paper 'Delaware's New Competition' garnering over 1,500 downloads and multiple citations. His research has appeared in top law journals including Northwestern University Law Review, Michigan Law Review, and Virginia Journal of International Law. His scholarly impact is evident in his SSRN profile, which shows 16 papers with over 9,000 total downloads and 7 total citations, indicating substantial engagement from the academic and professional legal community.

• Corporate Law
• International Law
• International Trade Law
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Dr. Elisabeth Bürgi Bonanomi is a Senior Lecturer in Law & Sustainability at the University of Bern's Law Faculty and Head of the Sustainability Governance Impact Area at the Centre for Development and Environment (CDE). She is affiliated with the Institute of Public Law, University of Bern; the Institute of Federalism, University of Fribourg; and the World Trade Institute (WTI). Her research spans sustainability governance, sustainable trade regulation, food systems, commodity trade, and agrobiodiversity, with a focus on aligning trade policies with UN Sustainable Development Goals. She contributes to policy coherence for sustainable development, national action plans on business and human rights, and critiques global trade agreements like EFTA–Mercosur and Switzerland–Indonesia. Her 2025 articles address EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) implementation, Swiss gold supply chains, food security, and EFTA-Mercosur biodiversity risks. Themes include environmental law, trade compliance, and social equity in commodity sectors. She emphasizes practical solutions for sustainable finance and policy coherence. Network affiliations include the ETO-Consortium, Bread for All (board), International Law Association (ILA), and Women in Development Europe (WIDE). She provides expert commentary on trade sanctions, food sovereignty, and climate litigation in outlets like The New York Times , Die Republik , and CNN Money Switzerland . Her 2014 book Sustainable Development in International Law Making and Trade was lauded for addressing gaps in legal literature on trade-law intersections with sustainability.

• Sustainability Governance
• Law & Sustainability
• Sustainable Trade Regulation
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Philippe Ducor is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law of the University of Geneva, where he has been teaching since 2004. He serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Commercial Law and previously directed the interdisciplinary master's program in life law. His academic work spans multiple faculties, including contributions to the MBL program at the Faculty of Law, the doctoral school in pharmaceutical sciences at the Faculty of Sciences, and bioethics courses at the Institute of Biomedical Ethics of the Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Ducor holds dual doctorates in law and medicine, having studied at the Universities of Geneva and Stanford. Before transitioning to law, he practiced as an FMH specialist in internal medicine. His professional credentials include being a lawyer at the Geneva Bar and maintaining active medical qualifications alongside his legal career. Ducor's research focuses on the intersection of law and life sciences, with particular expertise in biotechnology law, pharmaceutical law, intellectual property, technology transfer, medical law, and health law. His scholarly work demonstrates a consistent pattern of addressing emerging ethical and legal challenges at the boundary between medical practice and legal frameworks, especially in areas involving patient rights, medical confidentiality, and biotechnological innovation. Recent publications show increasing attention to international and cross-border aspects of medical law. He actively participates in scholarly discourse through his membership on the scientific council of the Brocher Foundation, the editorial board of the Collection Médecine Société, and the council of the Fondation pour Recherches Médicales. Each year, he organizes specialized conferences dedicated to contemporary issues in the law of the living with colleagues from his master's program. As an academic advisor, Ducor has supervised doctoral theses including GUDNADOTTIR Urdur Ua's 2024 work on cross-border assisted reproduction and CAMPANELLI Alessandro's 2017 research on Swiss federalism in medical and pharmaceutical legislation. His teaching extends to multiple continuing education programs across faculties, including e-law, biosafety certification, and Good Clinical Trial Practices training.

• Biotechnology Law
• Pharmaceutical Law
• Intellectual Property
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Sébastien Guex is an Honorary Professor of Contemporary History at the History Section of the Faculty of Arts, University of Lausanne (UNIL). He served as a Full Professor from 2006 before his promotion. His academic journey includes a Bachelor's (1979) and Doctorate (1992) from UNIL, focusing on Swiss financial and political history. His research emphasizes historical materialism and financial sociology, examining topics like Swiss banking secrecy, public finances, and taxation. Active in academia since the 1980s, he held roles as an Assistant Professor (1992–2004) and contributed to key publications such as L'argent de l'État (1998) and studies on dormant funds during WWII. Guex’s political engagement includes co-founding the Tax Justice Network and roles in Swiss left-wing movements like SolidaritéS. He served as a municipal councillor in Lausanne (2011) and remains involved in academic initiatives such as editing Traverse and the Documents Diplomatiques Suisses . Currently, he researches Switzerland’s emergence as a tax haven from the 19th century to WWI. His academic contributions have positioned UNIL’s History Section as a leading center for Swiss economic and social history. Despite his Marxist historiographical approach, his work garners national and international recognition.

• Contemporary History
• Economic History
• Financial Policy
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Julian Kläser serves as a Lecturer in tax law at Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences Zurich, the University of Liechtenstein, and the University of St. Gallen (HSG). He concurrently holds the position of Associate Partner at Blum&Grob Attorneys at Law AG and acts as Editorial Director for Schulthess iusnet Tax Law. His academic credentials include a PhD in Tax and Constitutional Law and a Master of Laws (LL.M.), following prior research assistant work at the University of Bern's Institute of Tax Law. Kläser's research centers on international tax frameworks, VAT systems, corporate taxation mechanisms, and natural persons' tax obligations. His work bridges theoretical legal principles with practical applications in Swiss and cross-border tax contexts, emphasizing compliance and policy implications for legal practitioners. Recent publications like Taxation of Natural Persons in a Nutshell (2025) and Tax Law Review 2022 (2023) demonstrate his focus on distilling complex tax concepts into accessible resources, covering foundational principles and contemporary legislative developments across Swiss federal and international tax domains. No public records indicate graduate student supervision or research grant acquisitions, reflecting his primary orientation toward professional legal practice and continuing education instruction rather than traditional academic research mentorship.

• International tax law
• Value Added Tax (VAT)
• Tax law
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Joshua D. Blank is a Professor of Law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law. His academic work focuses on tax law, corporate taxation, and the intersection of automation with legal guidance systems. He has extensively researched tax compliance, privacy, and the use of artificial intelligence in regulatory frameworks. Research Interests: Tax compliance, corporate tax shelters, automated legal guidance, IRS communication strategies, and regulatory transparency. Recent Article Trends: His publications emphasize the application of artificial intelligence in tax law, the effectiveness of tax enforcement mechanisms, and the implications of mandatory disclosure rules for corporate tax practices. Collaborative Work: Frequently collaborates with scholars like Leigh Osofsky and Ari Glogower, contributing to discussions on progressive tax procedures and the future of administrative law.

• Tax Law
• Corporate Taxation
• Tax Compliance
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Stephanie Andrea Brawand is a Lecturer at Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences, teaching in the School of Law, specifically in postgraduate programs such as the CAS FH in General Taxation and National Individual Taxation. She also serves as a Judge at the Cantonal Court of Valais, Tax Law Division, reflecting her deep expertise in tax law. Lic. iur., LL.M. International Corporate Taxation Active lecturer at the master’s semester level Owner & Managing Director, Brawand Tax Advisory GmbH (since 2022) Her research focuses on international and corporate tax law, with particular emphasis on cross-border spousal taxation, place of effective management, and German-Swiss tax structures. She frequently publishes in leading Swiss tax journals and contributes to legal commentaries. The recent publications reflect a consistent trend in international tax law, especially on residency, cross-border entities, and digitalization impacts on tax administration. Her work bridges academic rigor and practical jurisprudence, often analyzing case law and legislative frameworks. Scientific Contributions: Co-author of multiple articles in Zsis, ASA, and StHG Commentary Regular speaker and lecturer in continuing legal education While no formal PhD students are listed, her role as a lecturer and judge involves mentoring legal professionals and contributing to academic discourse. She has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards. She is actively involved in her own tax advisory firm, which likely informs her applied research and teaching. She is a key figure in Swiss tax law education and practice, integrating judicial experience with academic instruction, particularly in the evolving landscape of digital work and international taxation.

• Tax Law
• International Tax Law
• Corporate Tax Law
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Marc Theodore Jean Richard dit Bressel is a Professor at Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences (Kalaidos FH) since 2019, and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Zurich (UZH) since 2021. He serves as Head of Department A of the Public Prosecutor's Office III of the Canton of Zurich, focusing on Economic Crimes since 2008. His academic career includes being a Private Lecturer at the University of Zurich since 2013, and lecturing in criminal law and criminal procedural law at UZH since 2006 and at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts since 2007. His educational background includes: LL.M. from the University of Zurich (2002) Dr. iur. from the University of Zurich (2001) Law degree from the University of Zurich (1992) Attorney at Law in Zurich (1995) Professor Richard dit Bressel specializes in criminal law with a particular focus on white-collar crime and economic offenses. His research explores the intersection of technology and criminal procedure, including digital evidence and surveillance law. He has made significant contributions to understanding organizational crime under Article 102 of the Swiss Criminal Code and has examined issues related to bankruptcy fraud and corporate mismanagement. His work often addresses practical challenges in criminal prosecution and the balance between investigative powers and constitutional rights. Throughout his career, Professor Richard dit Bressel has demonstrated expertise in both theoretical legal scholarship and practical application within the criminal justice system. His publications reflect a consistent engagement with evolving challenges in criminal law, particularly as they relate to economic crimes and technological advancements. While no specific scientific awards are mentioned in the available information, Professor Richard dit Bressel's extensive publication record and professional roles indicate significant recognition within his field. As an educator, Professor Richard dit Bressel has advised numerous students through his teaching positions at multiple institutions, though specific student names are not provided in the available information. His professional experience as a prosecutor and specialist in white-collar crime since 1998 provides practical context for his academic work. His research often addresses real-world challenges faced by prosecutors and legal practitioners in economic crime cases. Professor Richard dit Bressel maintains an active role in both academic and professional legal communities, regularly presenting at conferences and contributing to legal discourse through his publications and speaking engagements on topics such as economic crime, digital evidence, and criminal procedure.

• Criminal Law
• Criminal Procedural Law
• White-Collar Crime
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Ramin Baghai serves as Associate Professor of Finance at the Stockholm School of Economics, conducting influential research at the nexus of corporate finance, labor economics, and law. His work appears in premier journals including the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, and Review of Financial Studies. Education: Ph.D. in Finance, London Business School Research interests reveal a sophisticated integration of disciplines: Corporate Finance : Examines IPOs, mergers, bankruptcy, and credit markets through human capital lenses Corporate Governance : Analyzes credit rating agencies, earnings repatriation, and regulatory impacts on firm behavior Labor-Finance Interface : Pioneers studies on gender disparities in firm shocks, mental health during mergers, and talent retention in distressed firms Law-Economics Synergy : Investigates how wrongful discharge laws and labor regulations shape innovation and corporate strategy Analysis of his 2020-2025 publications indicates a pronounced evolution toward examining social consequences of financial decisions. His recent work increasingly incorporates psychological well-being metrics, gender-disaggregated labor data, and mental health outcomes—transforming traditional finance research into a multidimensional exploration of corporate actions' human impacts while maintaining rigorous analysis of credit markets and governance structures. Scientific Awards: No awards documented in available sources Advising and Grants: Student advising details not disclosed in source materials Grant funding information unavailable in provided texts Labs and Teams: Research collaborations evident through co-authored papers (e.g., with Rui Silva, Marieke Bos), but no dedicated lab or team structures described

• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Governance
• Labor and Finance
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Alice PIRLOT holds the position of Assistant Professor in International Law at the Geneva Graduate Institute, with a secondary appointment as Faculty Associate at the Centre for Finance and Development. She specializes in the intersection of tax law, environmental law, EU law, and international trade law. Education: PhD from Université Catholique de Louvain (Louvain University) Her research focuses on climate change mitigation strategies, particularly carbon border adjustment measures, sustainable development goals (SDGs), and the regulatory interactions between tax policies and environmental protection. Current projects examine the internationalization of carbon taxation systems and their implications for global justice and legal frameworks. Geographical expertise spans Western/Eastern Europe, the United Kingdom, and Belgium. Her work addresses critical questions about regime interactions in international law and the evolving role of tax law in addressing global challenges.

• Climate Change Law
• Environmental Governance
• International Tax Law
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Valentin Jentsch is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Corporate Law at the University of St.Gallen's Law School (LS-HSG) , with additional affiliations as a Private Lecturer for Swiss and European Private, Commercial, and Economic Law, and as a Research Affiliate at the Max Planck Institute for Tax Law and Public Finance in Munich. Role : Tenure Track Assistant Professor (Corporate Law) Primary Affiliation : University of St.Gallen, Law School Secondary Affiliation : Max Planck Institute for Tax Law and Public Finance His research interests bridge corporate law with broader legal economics frameworks, focusing on intersections between Swiss and European legal systems. The Law School at University of St.Gallen emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches (particularly Law & Economics), international perspectives, and practice-oriented education, aligning with Jentsch's dual roles in academia and applied research. Key institutional contexts include: University of St.Gallen's Institute of Law and Economics Max Planck Institute's Department of Corporate and Tax Law Contact: valentin.jentsch@unisg.ch | Phone: +41 (0) 71 244 30 95

• Corporate Law
• Swiss and European Private Law
• Commercial and Economic Law
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