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Prof. Dr. Frederick Rieländer is a Full Professor of Private Law, Private International Law, and Comparative Law at the University of Bremen's Faculty of Law since July 2023 and serves as Director of the Centre of European Law and Politics (ZERP) since October 2023. He previously held acting professorships at multiple German institutions (Gießen, Münster, Bremen, Mainz, Frankfurt/Oder) from 2020-2023 and was a legal researcher with Prof. Christian von Bar at the University of Osnabrück (2011-2020).
Research Focus: His expertise spans German and European Private Law, Private International Law, Comparative Law, and Civil Procedural Law, with specific emphasis on
- Jurisdictional frameworks (Brussels Regulation)
- Digital assets and blockchain law
- Consumer protection mechanisms
- Family law conflict-of-laws issues
- Credit rating agency liability
- Legal harmonization in housing policy
Notable Publications: His recent work analyzes CJEU rulings on Anti-SLAPP Directive implementation, data protection standing, and gender recognition principles. He has also published extensively on tenancy law exams, digital property reform, and cross-border insurance claims.
Awards & Memberships: Recipient of multiple First State Exam awards (Lower Saxony, Schindhelm Foundation) and the Cambridge Trust Scholarship. Active in
- European Association of Private International Law (EAPIL)
- European Law Institute (ELI)
- International Academy of Comparative Law (IACL)
- Wissenschaftliche Vereinigung für Internationales Verfahrensrecht
Leadership Roles: Chairs the Faculty of Law's Examination Board at Bremen, serves on the Faculty Council, and participates in EU-focused working groups on digital asset succession and credit rating liability.
