Leigh Hancher

Leigh Hancher is an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Bergen. His research focuses on EU competition law, energy transition frameworks, and environmental legal policies. He has co-edited the Research Handbook on EU Competition Law and the Energy Transition (2024) and published extensively on topics including electricity market governance, state aid regulations, and climate change legal challenges. His recent work addresses the interplay between EU competition law and renewable energy initiatives, such as offshore infrastructure and biomethane markets. Key collaborations include projects funded by the Research Council of Norway. Hancher's contributions span academic articles in journals like Common Market Law Review and European State Aid Law Quarterly, alongside editorial roles in major legal handbooks. His work emphasizes regulatory challenges in harmonizing energy markets while addressing geopolitical and environmental imperatives.

Education details are not explicitly provided in the texts, but his professional roles suggest advanced legal training in EU jurisprudence. He has advised on cross-border energy projects and contributed to policy discussions on strategic autonomy in energy markets. Current research priorities include the legal dimensions of the European offshore electricity system and the application of competition principles to evolving energy infrastructure.

Grants and funding include projects under Research Council of Norway references 341973, 308855, 270500, and 488. His work often involves interdisciplinary teams, as seen in collaborations with institutions like Tilburg University and the Istituto Universitario Europeo.