Tilo Keil

Professor Tilo Keil serves as Professor of Private and Commercial Law at the Technological University of Central Hesse (THM) within the Faculty of Economics. He maintains an active academic presence with recent publications extending into 2024 and holds office C 50.0.12 with contact information publicly listed. His scholarly contributions span over three decades with more than 150 scientific publications to his name.

His educational background includes law studies at the Universities of Mainz and Giessen, where he achieved distinction in both the First and Second State Examinations in Law. He completed his doctoral dissertation on corporate law at the University of Giessen. His academic journey progressed from research assistant at the Chair of Civil Law, Commercial and Business Law at the University of Giessen to his current professorship.

Professor Keil's research concentrates on German corporate law with particular expertise in GmbH law (limited liability company law), commercial law, civil law, and insolvency proceedings. His scholarly work demonstrates consistent focus on legal frameworks governing business entities, shareholder rights, and commercial transactions. Recent publications reveal adaptation to contemporary legal challenges including pandemic-related business restrictions, energy crisis implications, and the Diesel scandal litigation. His analytical approach combines doctrinal precision with practical application to real-world business scenarios.

His extensive publication record includes monographs, textbooks, scholarly articles, literature reviews, and legal commentary on court decisions. Notable works include multiple editions of textbooks on Corporate Law (12th edition, 2022) and Private Commercial Law (4th edition, 2024). His commentary on German Federal Court of Justice decisions spans decades, demonstrating sustained engagement with evolving jurisprudence.

Professor Keil has held significant administrative roles within the university, having served as Vice Dean and Dean of the Faculty of Economics, and as Deputy Ombudsperson of THM. Prior to his academic career, he worked as legal advisor and in-house lawyer at a major German bank, providing practical industry experience that informs his scholarly work.