Kalss

Prof. Kalss is a Professor leading the Corporate Law I department at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU). His academic focus centers on corporate law, capital markets, and legal commentary on business regulations. He oversees a team of researchers and lecturers, including Dr. Thomas Barth, Sarah Fernbach, and Alexander Leonhartsberger. His work includes editorial roles in major legal commentaries like the Commentary on the Stock Corporation Act and contributions to conferences such as the Vienna Corporate Law Day.

Research interests include corporate governance, digitalization in securities law, and practical legal problem-solving through case studies. Notable contributions include analyses of pandemic-era corporate resolutions under the COVID-19 Company Act and foundational work on fiduciary duties in corporate settings.

Prof. Kalss collaborates with institutions like the Austrian Blockchain Center and has authored/co-authored over 15 key articles since 2017, focusing on legal frameworks, digital innovation, and corporate strategy. He is reachable at lehrstuhl.kalss@wu.ac.at for inquiries related to teaching and research.