SANTIAGO ALVAREZ GONZALEZ

Santiago Álvarez González is a Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Faculty of Law and the Department of Common Law. He holds a Doctorate from the University of Oviedo, focusing on Private International Law, specifically filiation systems in Switzerland and Spain. His research emphasizes European Union Law, Private International Law, and Family Law, with a focus on succession, parental responsibility, and LGBTQ+ rights in cross-border contexts. His work critiques ECJ jurisprudence and explores EU regulatory proposals while analyzing compatibility between Spanish interregional law and EU frameworks.

His recent publications address jurisdictional competence for succession waivers, ECJ rulings on child custody, and the recognition of same-sex parenthood across EU member states. He critiques administrative resolutions in succession cases and advocates for clearer legal frameworks. His analyses often highlight the tension between EU law and national constitutional obligations.

Notable contributions include critical assessments of EU Regulation 650/2012 on successions, the legal challenges of surrogacy, and the role of public policy in international law. His work bridges theoretical legal scholarship with practical judicial outcomes, emphasizing legal certainty and coherence in multicultural legal systems.