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Valdis Savickis is an Acting Lecturer at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Latvia. His academic work centers on legal theory, insolvency law, and the impact of emergency situations—particularly the COVID-19 pandemic—on legal and governance frameworks. He contributes to research aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially SDG 5.5 on gender equality through legal reform.
His research interests include:
- Legal norms and normativity
- Insolvency and civil procedure
- Emergency and crisis law
- Post-pandemic legal governance
- Sustainability in legal policy
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on how legal systems, particularly in Latvia, adapt insolvency procedures during and after public health emergencies. His work employs comparative and historical methods, examining policy shifts, financial instruments, and the axiological foundations of legal decision-making. The interdisciplinary nature of his research bridges law, public policy, and sustainable development.
He has actively disseminated his findings through conference presentations and peer-reviewed journals such as the European Journal of Sustainable Development.
Valdis Savickis has participated in EU-funded projects supporting doctoral education, indicating engagement in academic mentorship and structural development in higher education. While no formal advisees are listed, his role in such projects suggests involvement in training early-career researchers.
He is affiliated with research activities involving digitalization of civil proceedings and has contributed to discussions on the proclamation of insolvency under crisis conditions.
