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Holger  Hestermeyer

Professor Holger Hestermeyer

Senior Fellow

  • Professor of International and EU Law

Research interests

  • Law

Biography

Professor Hestermeyer is the chair of international and EU law at the Diplomatische Akademie Wien – Vienna School of International Studies. Holger has joined the DA Vienna after nearly a decade in UK academia, first as Shell Reader for International Dispute Resolution, then as Professor of International and EU Law at King’s College London.

He was a founding co-director of KCL’s Centre for International Governance and Dispute Resolution. Holger works in the areas of international, EU and comparative constitutional law. His research has won several awards and grants, amongst them an Otto Hahn Award of the German MPG and a British Academy mid-career fellowship. Holger has served as co-executive Vice President of the Society of International Economic Law and as co-chair of the Interest groups on international courts and tribunals and international economic law of ESIL.

Holger is admitted to the German and the New York bar and advises on international and EU law. He has served as specialist adviser of the House of Lords EU Select Committee and of the House of Lords External Affairs sub-Committee of the EU Select Committee. He has frequently been called upon to give testimony to Parliament. Before joining academia, Holger was a Référendaire at the Court of Justice of the EU.

    Research

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    Centre for International Governance and Dispute Resolution (CIGAD)

    Bringing together academics, policymakers and practitioners working in the areas of international law and dispute resolution to help tackle global challenges.

    News

    The Centre for International Governance and Dispute Resolution officially opens

    The Dickson Poon School of Law announces the official opening of the Centre for International Governance and Dispute Resolution (CIGAD).

    Lots of people in an amphitheater with blurred out faces, for a conference.

    Law School launches first ever Law Impact Prize

    The Law impact prize held on 14 March 2023, is the first ever Faculty event to celebrate projects that shape understanding, build capacity, influence policy,...

    A group of people smiling towards a camera on a wooden floor

    Professor Holger Hestermeyer on meaning of free trade

    Holger Hestermeyer, Professor of Law, commented on trade negotiations and the meaning of free trade in The Times Red Box.

    Holger Hestermeyer

    Dr Holger Hestermeyer examines key Brexit documents

    The Exiting the European Union Committee called upon Dr Holger Hestermeyer as an expert witness in its examination of the Withdrawal Agreement last week.

    Somerset House

    Events

    22MayThe Centre for International Governance and Dispute Resolution (CIGAD) is hosting an online discussion about the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

    Joining the Trans-Pacific Free Trade Agreement: The UK and CPTPP

    The Centre for International Governance and Dispute Resolution (CIGAD) is hosting an online discussion about the CPTPP.

    Please note: this event has passed.

    23MayLegal Design and the strive for innovation in the legal system a CIGAD event taking place on the 23 May 2023 from 18:00

    Legal Design and the strive for innovation in the legal system

    In this seminar we will explore the innovation and changes that are transforming the legal system as we know it.

    Please note: this event has passed.

    18MayThe EU and Uk

    Weaponised trade: The EU and the UK in a polarised world

    Join us at the the Dickson Poon School of Law for this exciting event with the Italian Ambassador.

    Please note: this event has passed.

    16NovCIGAD THE LEGAL ACCOUNTABILITY OF TRANSNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS conference (3)

    The Legal Accountability of Transnational Organisations: Past, Present andFuture

    A conference is to bring together academics, practitioners, and international organisation officials to discuss key developments around the legal...

    Please note: this event has passed.

    27JunGeopolitical Narratives

    Geopolitical Narratives in the Process of Global (Dis)Ordering

    This conference explores the role that geopolitical narratives play in the process of global ordering and disordering.

    Please note: this event has passed.

    Features

    Centre for Climate Law & Governance hosts roundtable on children's rights in climate litigation

    Last month, the Centre for Climate Law & Governance at The Dickson Poon School of Law, hosted a roundtable on children's rights in the face of the climate...

    Climate Law event April 2024-53

      Research

      CIGAD_hero_1800px x 500px
      Centre for International Governance and Dispute Resolution (CIGAD)

      Bringing together academics, policymakers and practitioners working in the areas of international law and dispute resolution to help tackle global challenges.

      News

      The Centre for International Governance and Dispute Resolution officially opens

      The Dickson Poon School of Law announces the official opening of the Centre for International Governance and Dispute Resolution (CIGAD).

      Lots of people in an amphitheater with blurred out faces, for a conference.

      Law School launches first ever Law Impact Prize

      The Law impact prize held on 14 March 2023, is the first ever Faculty event to celebrate projects that shape understanding, build capacity, influence policy,...

      A group of people smiling towards a camera on a wooden floor

      Professor Holger Hestermeyer on meaning of free trade

      Holger Hestermeyer, Professor of Law, commented on trade negotiations and the meaning of free trade in The Times Red Box.

      Holger Hestermeyer

      Dr Holger Hestermeyer examines key Brexit documents

      The Exiting the European Union Committee called upon Dr Holger Hestermeyer as an expert witness in its examination of the Withdrawal Agreement last week.

      Somerset House

      Events

      22MayThe Centre for International Governance and Dispute Resolution (CIGAD) is hosting an online discussion about the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

      Joining the Trans-Pacific Free Trade Agreement: The UK and CPTPP

      The Centre for International Governance and Dispute Resolution (CIGAD) is hosting an online discussion about the CPTPP.

      Please note: this event has passed.

      23MayLegal Design and the strive for innovation in the legal system a CIGAD event taking place on the 23 May 2023 from 18:00

      Legal Design and the strive for innovation in the legal system

      In this seminar we will explore the innovation and changes that are transforming the legal system as we know it.

      Please note: this event has passed.

      18MayThe EU and Uk

      Weaponised trade: The EU and the UK in a polarised world

      Join us at the the Dickson Poon School of Law for this exciting event with the Italian Ambassador.

      Please note: this event has passed.

      16NovCIGAD THE LEGAL ACCOUNTABILITY OF TRANSNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS conference (3)

      The Legal Accountability of Transnational Organisations: Past, Present andFuture

      A conference is to bring together academics, practitioners, and international organisation officials to discuss key developments around the legal...

      Please note: this event has passed.

      27JunGeopolitical Narratives

      Geopolitical Narratives in the Process of Global (Dis)Ordering

      This conference explores the role that geopolitical narratives play in the process of global ordering and disordering.

      Please note: this event has passed.

      Features

      Centre for Climate Law & Governance hosts roundtable on children's rights in climate litigation

      Last month, the Centre for Climate Law & Governance at The Dickson Poon School of Law, hosted a roundtable on children's rights in the face of the climate...

      Climate Law event April 2024-53