Christoph Paulus

Prof. Christoph G. Paulus, LL.M. (Berkeley), is a Professor at Humboldt University of Berlin's Faculty of Law, specializing in Insolvency Law, European Law, and Blockchain applications in legal frameworks. His academic career includes roles such as teaching Ancient Legal History, Civil Procedure, and Structural Principles of the German Civil Code (BGB). He delivered a farewell lecture in February 2019 titled 'Why do we need a solvency procedure?' and has since transitioned out of active faculty duties.

His research focuses on restructuring, insolvency law, and the intersection of technology (e.g., blockchain) with legal systems. Notable courses include 'Blockchain and Law,' 'European and International Insolvency Law,' and seminars on the heritage of Roman Law. He has authored textbooks like 'Answers to the textbook Insolvency Law' and 'DPRS 2019 - Property Law.'

Prof. Paulus has been affiliated with organizations such as the American College of Bankruptcy, International Insolvency Institute, and Berlin Scientific Society. His academic contributions span teaching, legal consultations, and interdisciplinary research, including a doctoral workshop on 'Restructuring and Insolvency' in 2018.