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Prof. Mark Wissink is a Professor of Private Law, specializing in Law of Obligations, at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Law. He concurrently serves as the Attorney General of the Supreme Court of the Netherlands. Wissink holds degrees from Leiden University (LL.B., 1985) and Columbia University School of Law (LL.M., 1986), with a doctorate from Leiden University (cum laude, 2001). He has held roles including Academic Director of the International and Comparative Private Law master's program, Department Chair, and NWO board member. His research focuses on contract law, consumer protection, real estate transactions, and European legal harmonization. He has authored influential publications like Huurrechtmemo and serves on editorial boards for legal journals such as Tijdschrift voor Privaatrecht. Awards include the Gouden Peer contractenrecht. Wissink actively participates in legal education, supervising over 11 doctoral candidates and teaching courses on EU private law.
- Education: Leiden University (LL.B., 1985), Columbia University (LL.M., 1986), Leiden University (PhD, 2001)
Research interests emphasize practical applications of private law, particularly unfair contract terms, voidability, and consumer rights. His work bridges Dutch legal practice with EU directives, contributing to judicial harmonization in commercial and housing law. Recent publications analyze lease agreements, statutory limitations, and cross-border consumer disputes. He maintains strong ties to legal practice through advisory roles in courts and professional organizations.
- Awards: Gouden Peer contractenrecht (2025)
Teaching and supervision include leading master’s programs and mentoring students in contract law and comparative private law. He has organized major legal conferences, including the Gronings Huurrechtcongres and EU financial services conferences. Editorial leadership extends to journals like WR, tijdschrift voor huurrecht and Vermogensrechtelijke Analyses.
