Thomas Krebs

Thomas Krebs is an Associate Professor of Commercial Law at the University of Oxford and a Tutorial Fellow in Law at Brasenose College. He holds roles as Mooting Co-ordinator and Associate Dean for External Relations. His research focuses on commercial law, contract law, agency law, and restitution, with particular attention to comparative legal systems and international harmonization efforts. Krebs has published extensively on topics including agency principles in international commercial contracts, restitution theories, and cross-jurisdictional legal comparisons. His work often bridges English and German legal frameworks, contributing to debates in European contract law.

His academic output includes monographs like Restitution at the Crossroads: A Comparative Study (2001), numerous book chapters analyzing agency law, and articles in journals such as the Lloyds Maritime and Commercial Law Quarterly. Krebs is actively involved in the Commercial Law Centre and contributes to legal education through mooting programs. His research interests span contract formation, unjust enrichment, and the application of international commercial principles.

Krebs’ publications demonstrate a focus on doctrinal clarity and practical implications of legal frameworks, particularly in agency law and restitution. He has reviewed major texts on agency law and contributed to edited volumes addressing European contract harmonization and comparative legal studies.