Denise Wiedemann

Dr. Denise Wiedemann is a Senior Research Fellow and Head of the Centre of Expertise on Latin America at the Max Planck Institute for Comparative and International Private Law. She also lectures at Bucerius Law School and the Universities of Leipzig and Hamburg.

Her educational journey includes:

• First state exam in law from Leipzig
• LL.M. in European law and comparative law from Lisbon
• Diplom in administration of justice from Meißen

Dr. Wiedemann's research is centered on Private International Law, with a focus on International Civil Procedure, Family Law, and Succession Law. Her doctoral work addressed conflict-of-law issues in cross-border enforcement of judgments, earning her prestigious awards. She continues to advance the field through her leadership in the Centre of Expertise on Latin America and upcoming guest position at NORFAM, Aalborg Universitet.

Her scientific accolades include:

• Otto Hahn Medal
• Dr Feldbausch-Stiftung doctoral prize

As a post-doctoral student (Habilitandin) under Prof. Dr hc. mult. Reinhard Zimmermann, Dr. Wiedemann is engaged in advanced research. While specific details of her student advising and grant funding are not provided in the source text, her academic trajectory indicates active mentorship and research support.

Dr. Wiedemann leads the Centre of Expertise on Latin America and is set to contribute to the Nordic Centre for Comparative and International Family Law (NORFAM) at Aalborg Universitet in summer 2024, fostering international collaboration in family law.