Hans-Peter Schwintowski

Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Schwintowski is a faculty member at the Humboldt University of Berlin, where he has held the University Professor (C 2) position since 1988. He also serves as Managing Director of the Institute for Energy and Competition Law in the Municipal Economy (since 2000) and the Research Centre for Legal Financing (since 2005). His academic career includes appointments at the Universities of Göttingen, Würzburg, Passau, and Berlin, along with advisory roles in institutions like the Scientific Advisory Board of the Association of Insured Persons and the Insurance Advisory Board of the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority.

• Research Focus:
• German and European Competition and Antitrust Law
• Commercial, Corporate, and Group Law
• Banking Law, Private Insurance Law
• Comparative Private Law, Economic Analysis of Law
• Basic Structures of the Decision-Making System Law

His work combines legal theory with practical applications, particularly in energy markets, consumer protection, and regulatory compliance. Recent publications include analyses of energy legislation, judicial decisions, and critiques of digital pension systems, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach. He is actively involved in legal consulting, arbitration, and providing expert opinions, especially in insurance and energy law.

• Labs/Teams:
• Institute for Energy and Competition Law in the Municipal Economy (Humboldt University of Berlin)
• Research Centre for Legal Financing
• EWeRK (European Energy Law Network)