Stephan Schill

Stephan Schill is a Professor at the University of Amsterdam's Faculty of Law, specializing in Public International Law. His work bridges international economic law, investment arbitration, and constitutional law, with a focus on the rule of law, legal integration, and dispute settlement mechanisms.

• Contact: s.w.b.schill@uva.nl | +31 (0)20 525 2164

His research examines the interplay between international investment law and domestic constitutional systems, the legitimacy of arbitration tribunals, and the evolving role of soft law and precedents in dispute resolution. Recent work highlights tensions between investment protections and climate change policies.

Key trends in his publications include critiques of investor-state arbitration, explorations of multilateralization in trade and investment law, and analyses of MFN clauses. He contributes to journals like The Journal of World Investment & Trade, addressing issues such as legal fragmentation and public interest safeguards.