Holger Sutschet

Prof. Dr. Holger Sutschet is a Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences since 2012. His academic career includes significant positions as Senior Lecturer at Brunel University London (2007-2012) and academic assistant positions in Germany. He specializes in private commercial law with particular expertise in international commercial law, comparative law, German and English labor law, international trade law, and data protection law.

His educational background includes:

• 1990-1995: Law studies at the University of Trier
• 1998: Doctorate (summa cum laude)
• 2005: Habilitation (venia legendi for Civil Law and Labor Law)

Prof. Sutschet's research focuses on comparative legal studies between German and English law systems, with particular emphasis on labor law, contract law, and data protection. His work bridges theoretical legal frameworks with practical applications in international commerce and employment contexts. He has made significant contributions to understanding the nuances of labor protections across jurisdictions and the evolving landscape of data privacy regulations in the digital age. His expertise extends to debt law and the implications of EU directives on national legal systems.

His extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on comparative labor law, particularly examining German and English approaches to employee protections, contract enforcement, and workplace regulations. A notable trend in his recent work involves the intersection of EU law with national legal frameworks, especially regarding consumer over-indebtedness and data protection. His research often addresses practical legal challenges faced by multinational organizations operating across different regulatory environments, with particular attention to the harmonization challenges within the European legal space.

Prof. Sutschet has held significant leadership roles including:

• Scientific Director of the Lower Saxony Data Protection Center (with Prof. Dr. Lüdemann and Prof. Dr. Tönjes)
• Academic Director of the International Summer University (2014-2016, with Ulli Bauer)
• Member of the International Commission

His research activities include continuous publication-oriented research in his specialized fields, ongoing updates to legal commentaries on key sections of the German Civil Code (BGB), and participation in externally funded projects such as the European Commission-funded 'over-indebtedness, responsible lending and the insolvency of natural persons' project (2014-2016) conducted in collaboration with Brunel University London, University of Trento, and EKPIZO Athens. He has also undertaken a research semester on data protection law in the summer semester of 2017.