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Matthijs de Jongh is a Full Professor of Company Law and Financial Law at Erasmus School of Law, Erasmus University Rotterdam, while concurrently serving as an appellate Judge at the Amsterdam Court of Appeal focusing on corporate and commercial law. His academic work emphasizes the historical development of company law, shareholder influence, and corporate governance. He holds a PhD (cum laude) from Erasmus University on the history of the listed company, awarded the Elly Rood Prize and Harry Honée Dissertation Prize. His research bridges historical legal analysis with modern corporate challenges, including environmental governance and social responsibility. Recent work explores climate governance, directorial accountability, and the balance between corporate profit and societal impact.
Education:
- Bachelor/Master in Dutch Civil Law and Notarial Law (1999)
- PhD in Legal History (2014, Erasmus University)
Research Interests: Professor de Jongh’s work analyzes corporate law through historical and contemporary lenses, focusing on shareholder rights, directorial liability, and the evolving role of corporations in society. He advocates for integrating social responsibility into corporate governance frameworks, as seen in publications like Naar een maatschappelijke zorgplicht voor bestuurders. His historical studies trace the roots of modern corporate structures, such as the Dutch East India Company, to inform present legal practices.
Recent Trends in Publications: Recent articles address climate governance (Say on Climate), directorial duty of care, and historical corporate accountability mechanisms. His work highlights tensions between profit-driven corporate behavior and societal obligations, proposing legal frameworks to align corporate actions with broader public interests.
Awards:
- (Shared) Elly Rood Prize (2014)
- Harry Honée Dissertation Prize (2015)
Advisory & Grants: No explicit mention of grants or advisory roles in provided texts. His dual role as a judge and professor reflects a commitment to both legal practice and academic contribution.
Labs/Teams: Not explicitly stated, though his involvement with Erasmus School of Law’s research groups on corporate law and legal history is implied.
