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Paul de Vries is a Professor by Special Appointment in Corporate Law at Utrecht University's School of Law, specifically affiliated with the Molengraaff Institute for Private Law. His position is an endowed chair funded by Houthoff, though his academic activities in research and education are conducted independently from the firm.
Professor de Vries specializes in corporate law with a focus on "Corporate Cooperation and Corporate Transactions." His research concentrates on two main areas:
- The design and termination of cooperation within limited liability companies
- M&A transactions and cross-border restructuring of limited liability companies
His recent scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on European corporate law developments, particularly in cross-border transactions, shareholder protection mechanisms, and corporate governance structures. Professor de Vries has published extensively on topics including creditor protection in international contexts, digital company formation, the Dutch Stichting corporate structure, and diversity in corporate boards. His work often takes a comparative approach, examining legal frameworks across the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, the US, and the UK.
Professor de Vries is particularly known for his authoritative commentaries on the Dutch Civil Code and European company law regulations, providing detailed analysis of statutory provisions related to shareholder rights, corporate mobility, and corporate governance. His publications appear in leading corporate law journals and major reference works such as the Sdu Commentary on Corporate Law.
