Alexander Barth

Prof. Dr. Alexander Barth is a Professor at the Leuphana Law School of Leuphana University Lüneburg, holding the Chair of Tax Law and Business Taxation since 1998. His academic and professional work focuses on tax law, corporate taxation, and international tax frameworks.

Education:

• Law degree from Ruhr University Bochum
• Doctorate (Dr. iur.) from Humboldt University of Berlin, with a dissertation on the recovery of illegal EC aid

Professional Activities:

• Head of department in the higher service of tax administration, overseeing tax audit offices for small and large enterprises
• Lawyer in the tax department of an international auditing firm
• Tax judge and established tax advisor since 2006
• Lecturer in tax consultant training and professional development programs for tax consultants, auditors, and lawyers

Research Focus: Integrates tax law with corporate governance, emphasizing compliance, international disputes, and regulatory frameworks. His work intersects with European and international law, particularly in cross-border taxation and corporate structures.

Affiliations:

• Joachim Herz Doctoral College for Law
• Center for European and International Law (CEIL)