Jakob Deutsch

Jakob Deutsch serves as a University Assistant (Univ.-Ass. prae doc) at the Institute for Corporate Law, Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Vienna). He is currently completing his doctorate in business law while actively contributing to research and teaching within the corporate law domain. His academic career at WU Vienna spans over a decade, beginning with his bachelor's studies and continuing through his master's and doctoral work.

Education:

• Doctorate in Business Law (WU Vienna) - Currently pursuing
• Master's Degree in Business Law (WU Vienna) - 2017-2020
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Law (WU Vienna) - 2014-2017

Deutsch's research focuses on contemporary challenges in corporate governance, with particular emphasis on sustainability obligations within European corporate frameworks. His work bridges traditional corporate law with emerging ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) requirements, examining how companies can integrate sustainability considerations into their governance structures while complying with evolving regulatory landscapes. He has made significant contributions to understanding capital market law implications and corporate reorganization processes.

His publication record demonstrates a clear progression toward sustainability-focused corporate law, with increasing attention to European regulatory frameworks and their implementation at the national level. The articles reveal growing scholarly interest in how sustainability due diligence obligations are reshaping traditional corporate governance paradigms across Europe.

As a member of Professor Kalss's Corporate Law I team, Deutsch participates in academic discussions and contributes to the scholarly discourse through conference presentations and journal publications. His work appears regularly in Austrian legal journals and conference proceedings, particularly those focusing on corporate governance developments.