Paolo Giudici

Paolo Giudici is a Full Professor of Business Law at the Faculty of Economics, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, where he teaches Commercial Law in the undergraduate Economics and Management program and an advanced Commercial Law course for the Master's in Accounting and Finance. His academic profile integrates rigorous scholarship with substantial practical legal experience.

Education:

• Law Degree, Genoa Law School (1987, magna cum laude)

Professor Giudici's research centers on civil liability in business law and capital markets law, with particular expertise in European securities regulation, shareholder rights, and the legal frameworks governing digital assets. His work critically examines the interplay between public and private enforcement mechanisms in securities markets, corporate governance structures, and the impact of regulatory reforms on financial systems. He approaches legal questions with a practitioner's perspective, informed by his extensive background in legal practice.

Analysis of his recent publications (2022-2024) reveals a dominant focus on European securities law evolution, shareholder inspection rights across jurisdictions, and the regulatory challenges posed by crypto-assets under MiCA. A significant trend involves dissecting how traditional corporate governance mechanisms adapt to digital finance innovations and the concentration of asset management power among large institutional investors.

Scientific Positions:

• ECGI (European Corporate Governance Institute) Research Associate
• Editorial Board Member of 'Le Società' (responsible for capital markets law section)

Professor Giudici maintains an active dual career path: alongside his academic duties, he serves as legal counsel, advocate, and expert witness in business law matters, bringing real-world insights into his teaching and research. His professional engagement extends to organizing practitioner-focused events, such as the upcoming conference on 'Permanent establishment in income tax and VAT' scheduled for February 14, 2025 at the Free University of Bolzano.

His scholarly contributions bridge academic theory and legal practice, particularly through his analysis of enforcement mechanisms in financial markets and the adaptation of corporate law to technological disruption in capital markets.