Michael Dust

Michael Dust is a Professor of Law at the Hochschule für Polizei und Verwaltung Nordrhein-Westfalen (HSPV NRW), specializing in criminal law and police intervention law. His academic work bridges practical legal expertise with theoretical scholarship, particularly in the areas of tax law and criminal procedure.

His research focuses on:

• Tax Law and International Tax Regulations
• Criminal Law and Tax Criminal Procedure
• Police Intervention Law and Constitutional Limits
• Transfer Pricing and International Business Taxation
• Global Minimum Taxation Frameworks

Professor Dust's publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the intersection of tax regulations and legal procedure, with particular attention to international dimensions. His recent scholarship addresses cutting-edge issues in global tax governance, including the implementation of OECD's Pillar Two framework for minimum taxation. His work combines doctrinal legal analysis with practical insights from his experience in international law firms.

His scientific achievements have been recognized with several prestigious awards:

• WRT-Preis Hagener Bilanz- und Steuergespräche (2019)
• Preis für hervorragende interdisziplinäre Doktorarbeiten der Gesellschaft der Freunde der Ruhr-Universität Bochum e.V. (2019)
• 14. Aulinger-Preis (2018)

Professor Dust maintains an active role in legal education and professional development. His background as a practicing lawyer at Baker McKenzie informs his teaching approach, which emphasizes the practical application of legal principles. His academic journey, including legal clerkships in multiple countries and international research experience, has shaped his comparative and interdisciplinary perspective on legal issues.