Gregor Bachmann

Prof. Gregor Bachmann is a Professor of Commercial and Corporate Law at Humboldt University of Berlin, where he leads the Faculty of Law. His academic roles include teaching core courses such as Corporate Law (10201), Directors' Liability (10706), and Advanced Corporate Law Seminars (e.g., 10705). He specializes in European and international commercial law, corporate governance, and banking regulations. His research focuses on corporate legal frameworks, director liability, and compliance obligations in corporate structures. Recent work includes analyses of board dynamics and liability issues in corporate insolvency cases, as highlighted in his 2024 article on trust principles in corporate governance. Prof. Bachmann actively mentors students through colloquia and block seminars, offering certifications like the BZQ I for active participants. His courses integrate case studies from German high courts (e.g., BGH rulings) to bridge theory with practice. He also oversees a research team focusing on modern legal challenges in corporate environments.

Research Interests: Prof. Bachmann’s work addresses evolving legal landscapes in corporate governance, including compliance obligations under digital transformation, liability of board members, and cross-border corporate legal harmonization. His expertise spans corporate tax law, capital markets regulation, and insolvency proceedings. Recent topics explored include the insurability of fines under D&O insurance and formal defects in corporate resolutions.