Carlo Panara

Professor Carlo Panara is the Head of the Leicester Law School at the University of Leicester, appointed in August 2024. He specializes in EU Public Law, focusing on the role of regions and local authorities within the EU, multilevel governance, and subsidiarity principles. His academic journey began with a PhD in Comparative Public Law from the University of Perugia, Italy, where he analyzed the legislative powers of German Länder and Italian regions. He previously held leadership roles, including leading the School of Law at Liverpool John Moores University from 2019 to 2024, and taught at Hull University and the University of Perugia. He currently serves as co-Editor-in-Chief of the peer-reviewed journal European Public Law (Kluwer Law International).

Education:

• PhD in Comparative Public Law, University of Perugia, Italy.

Research Interests:

Professor Panara’s work centers on the legal frameworks governing regional and local authorities in the EU, emphasizing multilevel governance structures and the application of subsidiarity principles. His research bridges comparative law analyses, particularly between German and Italian legal systems, and broader EU legal dynamics.

Awards and Grants:

No specific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the text.

Advising and Leadership:

As Head of Leicester Law School and former leader of Liverpool John Moores’ Law School, he has demonstrated academic leadership. Details of specific grants or student advising are not provided in the text.

Labs/Teams:

His role as co-Editor-in-Chief of European Public Law reflects his engagement with academic publishing networks, though no dedicated research labs or teams are detailed.