Christoph Becker

Prof. Dr. Christoph Becker holds the Chair of Civil Law and Civil Procedure, Roman Law and European Legal History at the Faculty of Law, University of Augsburg. His research focuses on legal history, Roman law, and insolvency law, with particular emphasis on the historical development of civil law in Bavarian Swabia and the interplay between municipal law and the ius commune. He leads multiple long-term projects, including the edition of historical lecture notes and the Journal of Swabian and Bavarian Legal History, which publishes regional legal research with broader South German relevance.

• Education: Not explicitly mentioned, but inferred from academic rank and activities.
• Research: His work spans family business legal structures from the 15th century to modern times, municipal law evolution, and cross-border insolvency proceedings. He emphasizes interdisciplinary case studies and historical legal documentation.
• Awards: No specific scientific awards mentioned in available texts.
• Teaching: Offers courses on Legal History I, Source Exegesis, and seminars on topics like the Peasants' War and taxation in legal history. Coordinates international seminars in collaboration with institutions in Warsaw.
• Grants: Research on Bavarian Swabian family businesses is funded by the Swabian Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
• Labs/Teams: Leads the Chair Team and collaborates with the Juridisches Ensemble, which participates in academic events.