Jan von Hein

Prof. Dr. Jan von Hein is a Professor of Civil Law, Private International Law, and Comparative Law at the University of Freiburg, serving as Director of the Institute for Foreign and International Private Law (Department III). His academic career includes roles at the Max Planck Institute for Comparative and International Private Law, Harvard Law School, and universities in Hamburg, Trier, and others. He specializes in private international law, comparative law, European private law, and civil procedural law, with a focus on jurisdiction, enforcement, and cross-border legal issues.

• Education:
• Doctorate (1998) and Habilitation (2007) from the University of Hamburg
• Second State Examination (1997), First State Examination (1994) in Hamburg

Research Interests: Prof. von Hein’s work centers on the general principles of private international law, international contract and tort law, corporate and capital market law, guardianship law, and cross-border civil procedural mechanisms. His contributions include studies on European civil procedure, the Brussels I Regulation, and the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction.

Awards: Otto Hahn Medal (2008), University Prize of the German Stock Institute (2008).

• Grants & Projects: Led initiatives like EUPILLAR and IC²BE, focusing on cross-border litigation and enforcement in Europe.
• Labs/Teams: Directs the Institute for Foreign and International Private Law, collaborating with global networks on EU and international legal frameworks.