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Marcel Ruygvoorn serves as a Professor by Special Appointment at Utrecht University's Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance, specifically within the Molengraaff Institute for Private Law. He holds the Van Benthem en Keulen-funded Chair in "National and International Commercial Contracting," delivering his inaugural lecture on March 7, 2023. Simultaneously, he works as a partner at Van Benthem en Keulen B.V. in Utrecht, where he heads the Commercial Contracting & Dispute Resolution practice group since becoming a partner in 2004.
Ruygvoorn specializes in contract law with a focus on commercial contracts between businesses. His research examines complex contractual relationships, negotiation processes, termination of negotiations, third-party approval reservations, and conditional contracting. His work bridges theoretical legal frameworks with practical commercial applications, addressing challenges faced by businesses in contractual relationships. He has published extensively in Dutch legal journals and authored books on contract practice and negotiation termination.
His publication history from 2006-2015 reveals a consistent focus on commercial contracting challenges, with particular attention to negotiation processes and termination. His work demonstrates expertise in both Dutch contract law fundamentals and international commercial contracting considerations. The research shows progression from foundational topics like negotiation termination to more specialized areas including third-party approval mechanisms and conditional contracting structures.
Ruygvoorn maintains significant professional engagement beyond his academic and law firm roles:
- Editor-in-chief of Bedrijfsjuridische Berichten (Business Legal Reports)
- Senior lecturer at the Foundation for Professional Training in Corporate Lawyers (CPO)
- Guest lecturer at Grotius Academy and Academy for Legal Practice
- Member of Utrecht University's Social Advisory Council
- Board member of Utrecht Law Clinic Foundation
- Member of WODC Advisory Committee for Netherlands Commercial Court evaluation
