Dirk Uwer

Prof. Dr. Dirk Uwer is an Honorary Professor at the Department of Management Sciences, Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences, and a partner at Hengeler Mueller, specializing in public commercial law, compliance, and white-collar criminal law. He is also a lecturer at the Free University of Berlin, Technical University of Berlin, and the University of St. Gallen's Executive School.

• Education: Dr. iur. (Humboldt University Berlin), LL.M. (Northumbria University), Mag.rer.publ. (German University of Administrative Sciences Speyer), Dipl.-Jur. (University of Trier)

Dirk Uwer's research focuses on public economic law, regulated industries, and corporate governance. His expertise spans environmental law, energy law, healthcare/life sciences, data protection, compliance, and foreign trade law. He is a recognized authority in constitutional and administrative law, particularly in the context of regulated markets and corporate liability. His work emphasizes efficient, proportionate regulation and challenges monopolistic structures.

The 15 most recent articles demonstrate a consistent focus on regulatory law, constitutional challenges in energy and digital markets, compliance frameworks, and the legal implications of emerging technologies and business models. Key themes include environmental and energy regulation, data protection, corporate social responsibility, and the legal aspects of internal investigations and anti-money laundering. His publications frequently appear in leading legal journals and handbooks.

Professional Affiliations and Leadership:

• Member, Statutory Assembly of the Federal Bar Association
• Board Member, Düsseldorf Bar Association (2015–2023)
• Member, Legislative Committees on Professional Law and Europe, German Bar Association
• Advisory Board Member, Law School of the University of St. Gallen
• Advisory Board Member, Research Institute for Gambling and Betting, Sankt Augustin
• Member, Association for the Promotion of the Institute for Lawyers' Law, University of Cologne

Prof. Uwer actively supervises junior researchers and co-authors publications, indicating a mentoring role. He has advised on numerous high-profile corporate transactions and regulatory disputes, representing clients in sectors such as energy, healthcare, banking, and technology. His legal practice is deeply informed by his academic research, creating a strong synergy between theory and practice.

He is a member of several academic and professional societies, including the Research Center for Environmental Law (Berlin), Society for Environmental Law (Berlin), German-Italian Lawyers Association, and the White Collar Criminal Law Association.