Fernando Peña López

Fernando Peña López serves as Associate Professor of Law at the University of A Coruña and Director of the Fundación INADE-UDC Chair of Risk Management and Insurance. An expert in civil liability, insurance law, and consumer law, he holds a PhD from the University of A Coruña earned in 2000 with research focused on culpability in extracontractual civil liability.

Education:

• PhD in Law, University of A Coruña (2000)
• Advanced studies at Sapienza University of Rome, University of Montpellier, University of Coimbra, and Fordham University

Research Focus: His scholarly work bridges theoretical and practical dimensions of civil liability frameworks, insurance regulation, and consumer protection mechanisms. This expertise directly informs his leadership of the Fundación INADE-UDC Chair, which develops risk management curricula and industry partnerships.

Professional Engagement: Complementing his academic role, he provides legal consultancy services to law firms and serves as arbitrator for the Galician Arbitration Court. His teaching portfolio includes specialized courses on Risk Management and Insurance and Principles and Practices, translating research into professional training.