JE Brink-van der Meer

Annelies JE Brink-van der Meer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting (section Law) at the School of Business and Economics, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. She specializes in Corporate Law, Financial Reporting Law, Corporate Governance, and ESG, with a focus on auditor/director liability, asset protection, and compliance frameworks. She holds a PhD from Vrije Universiteit (2019) and has over 47 published works on legal and accounting accountability.

Education:

• PhD in Law, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2019)

Research Interests: Explores civil liability of auditors and directors, corporate governance structures, ESG integration in boardrooms, and legal frameworks governing financial reporting. Her work bridges legal theory and practical accountability challenges in corporate environments, emphasizing compliance and ethical standards.

Recent Work Trends: Her 2023-2024 publications focus on ESG accountability mechanisms, evolving auditor liability standards, and case law analysis of financial reporting disputes. Earlier works (2011-2020) address dividend policies, fraud detection in audits, and legal codification of corporate structures.

Ancillary Roles:

• Member of the VU Amsterdam ZIFO Institute for Financial and Corporate Law (2019–present)
• Editorial roles at Boom juridisch and Uitgeverij Den Hollander (2019–present)
• Plaatsvervangend rechterlijk lid, Accountantskamer (2023–2029)

Teaching & Grants: Teaches 'Governance, Regulation and Compliance' courses. No specific grants listed, but her research is supported by institutional affiliations and editorial contributions.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with ZIFO Institute for Financial and Corporate Law, focusing on interdisciplinary legal and financial research.