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Lilian Welling-Steffens is an Associate Professor in Private Law at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), specializing in Property Law, Insolvency Law, and Private International Law. Her research focuses on cross-border legal challenges in the circular economy, cryptocurrency regulation, climate change liability, and European restructuring frameworks. She maintains affiliations with multiple academic institutions including the University of Amsterdam and Malawi universities, and holds leadership roles in legal organizations like the Nederlandse Vereniging voor Herstructurering.
- PhD: Leiden University (1997) on 'Transfer of claims and debts in Dutch international private law'
- Previously worked at Loyens & Loeff, Greenberg Traurig, and Bureau Brandeis
Research interests emphasize integrating property rights with insolvency frameworks, addressing cryptocurrency legal gaps, and analyzing liability mechanisms for environmental damages through insolvency laws. Her work bridges EU law harmonization needs with practical business restructuring challenges.
Recent publications explore crypto-asset proprietary rules, EU law effectiveness, and security rights prioritization in bankruptcy. She regularly teaches courses on Property Law, Insolvency Law, and Private International Law at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Scientific Awards: Cum Laude Graduation (Grotius/Insolad Programme, 2017)
Her professional activities include directing legal education programs in Africa and advising on complex cross-border legal issues. Current research projects examine the intersection of climate change liability and insolvency law, as well as regulatory frameworks for digital assets in international trade.
