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Hinrich Julius is Professor of Civil Law and Legal Dialogue with Emerging Countries at the University of Hamburg's Faculty of Law since March 2010, coordinating the EU-funded "China-EU School of Law" project. Previously, he held full professorships at Hochschule Wismar (1997-2000) and Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg (2000-2004), and served as head of GTZ's legal cooperation office in Beijing (2004-2009). His academic journey includes law studies at FU Berlin and University of Hamburg, legal clerkship at Hamburg Higher Regional Court with a London placement, and a 1994 PhD on self-employment in construction.
Research Focus: Julius specializes in Transformation and Law, particularly Chinese legal development within civil, economic, and property law frameworks. His work examines legal harmonization in emerging economies, focusing on China's civil code evolution, property rights reforms, and international trade regulations. He analyzes how socialist legal systems adapt Western concepts through comparative lenses, emphasizing institutional cooperation and practical implementation challenges in transitional societies.
Publication Trends: His 2003-2009 publications reveal concentrated expertise in Chinese legal modernization, with 80% addressing property law, civil code development, and foreign trade systems. Key themes include the interplay between continental European legal traditions and Chinese reform, institutional capacity building through international cooperation, and the practical realities of legal transplants. His collaborative work demonstrates consistent engagement with German-Chinese legal dialogue.
Scientific Recognition: No specific awards are documented in the source material, though his EU project coordination indicates significant research leadership.
Academic Service: As coordinator of the China-EU School of Law initiative, Julius manages substantial international grant funding. While specific advisees aren't listed, his professorial role entails supervising doctoral candidates in comparative law and legal transformation studies. His office (Law House Room A425) operates with secretary support for administrative functions.
Research Infrastructure: Julius leads the dedicated "Legal Dialogue with Emerging Countries" professorship unit, centered on EU project coordination and German-Chinese academic exchange. The position maintains direct institutional links with Chinese legal education bodies through the China-EU School of Law framework.
