Tim Ellemann

Tim Ellemann is a Researcher at the Department of Law of the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence, Italy. His interdisciplinary PhD research focuses on "The Making of Outbound Investment Screenings" under the supervision of Prof. Sergio Puig. He serves as Assistant Editor of the European Journal of International Law (EJIL) and coordinates the EUI’s International Economic Law and Policy Working Group. Previously, he was a trainee at the European Commission’s DG TRADE and held teaching/research roles at the University of Passau, Germany, where he earned his LL.M. and Erstes Staatsexamen.

• Nationality: Austrian/German
• Cohort: EUI 2023
• Research Interests: International economic law, European law, public international law, national security, and empirical legal methodologies

His work addresses geopolitical tensions in global trade, particularly analyzing EU legal responses to outbound investment risks and subsidy distortions. Recent publications explore screening mechanisms for foreign investments and enforcement gaps in EU investment standards. He combines legal analysis with empirical methods to study regulatory frameworks in transnational contexts.

Professional experience includes traineeships at US-based law firms in Brussels and Frankfurt, and practical involvement in moot courts. He remains active in the academic community through research clusters and policy discussions on economic security and borders.