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Prof. Dr. Carsten Herresthal is a full-time Professor at the University of Regensburg, Faculty of Law, where he holds the Chair of Civil Law, Commercial and Corporate Law, European Law and Legal Theory. His work is centered on German and European corporate law, with a focus on banking, capital markets, compliance, arbitration, and European private law. He emphasizes methodological rigor and foundational legal principles in both national and EU contexts.
- University: University of Regensburg
- School: Faculty of Law
- Department: Department of Civil Law, Commercial and Corporate Law, European Law and Legal Theory
- Position: Professor
- Email: carsten.herresthal@ur.de, sekretariat.herresthal@jura.uni-regensburg.de
Prof. Herresthal’s research spans key areas such as corporate governance, financial regulation, contract law, and legal methodology. He is particularly active in analyzing judicial decisions on standard terms, prepayment penalties, and EU legal harmonization. His work often critiques legislative and judicial overreach, advocating for clarity and coherence in legal frameworks.
The recent publications of Prof. Herresthal reveal a strong trend in banking and capital markets law, especially concerning consumer protection, contract validity, and EU regulatory alignment. His articles frequently engage with rulings from the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) and the European Court of Justice (ECJ), analyzing their doctrinal soundness and practical implications. Topics include prepayment compensation, negative interest clauses, and the scope of consumer credit directives. His contributions are primarily in authoritative German legal journals such as NJW, ZIP, and WuB, reflecting his influence in national legal discourse.
Prof. Herresthal is deeply involved in academic publishing and education. He serves as co-editor of the book series 'Writings on Corporate Law' (Nomos Verlag) and has contributed to major legal commentaries including the Münchener Kommentar zum HGB and the Staudinger Kommentar. He also co-authored a textbook on legal methodology for law students. He supervises doctoral and master’s theses and organizes a lecture series that bridges theoretical and practical aspects of corporate law, featuring leading practitioners from international law firms.
His editorial roles and consistent scholarly output underscore his leadership in legal academia. He has not received explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text, but his editorial positions and frequent publications in top-tier journals indicate high professional recognition. He also contributes to public legal discourse through commentary on legislative proposals, such as those concerning dormant accounts and supply chain due diligence.
Prof. Herresthal leads a research team comprising scientific staff, student assistants, and a dedicated secretariat. He organizes academic events and fosters collaboration between academia and legal practice. His chair supports young scholars through thesis supervision and participation in scholarly publications. The ongoing projects include major commentary works on commercial and civil law, reflecting a sustained commitment to doctrinal scholarship and legal education.
