Paul Nihoul proposed to be a judge at the General Court. Congratulations!
The news has been out already for a while (thanks, Gianni!). Paul Nihoul, Professor of Law at the University of Louvain, has been proposed by the Belgian Government as a candidate for the General Court (he would join on 1 September 2016). Warmest congratulations from Chillin’ Competition!
I have known Paul since 2010. He was a member of my thesis jury and we have remained in touch since (last time in Japan for the ASCOLA conference). I would emphasise a personality trait that will no doubt assist him in his duties at the General Court. Paul is genuinely open to views that are different to his and is an excellent listener. His reaction when he read a blog post of mine that contradicted his views illustrates this very well. He was the one to take the initiative and contacted me to understand my position. He then invited me to contribute with a dissenting piece to a volume he is editing on the topic! This is definitely the openness one hopes to find in a judge.
I will also mention that his students have very good memories of him as a teacher (as I have wonderful memories of the day of my PhD defence). Many of his students from Louvain come to the LSE for an LLM, and it is fairly clear that it was Paul who sparked their interest in Competition Law. The ability to attract talented young students to our discipline is something for which we should all be grateful!
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One example of such a student here… 🙂 Great news indeed, congratulations!!!
Eva
4 November 2015 at 2:59 pm
I met Paul in his capacity as ASCOLA president and was impressed by his dedication and kindness towards his younger colleagues. Best of luck with this new adventure!
Amedeo Arena
26 November 2015 at 2:14 am
I appreciate the insights shared in your article regarding Paul Nihoul’s proposal to serve as a judge at the General Court. It’s always fascinating to see legal scholars take on new roles, especially in a context as significant as the General Court of the EU. Furthermore, while the article highlights his qualifications and past experiences, it might be worth mentioning the importance of diversity in judicial appointments. For instance, countries such as Canada have seen positive outcomes from incorporating judges with varied legal experiences, including those from different legal traditions like common law and civil law. This diversity can enhance perspective and lead to more nuanced decisions, especially in cases that cross international borders. Given the evolving nature of EU law, which is increasingly intersecting with global legal standards, how do you think Nihoul’s approach would impact the court’s ability to address contemporary challenges, such as digital privacy and environmental regulations? This could be a fascinating area for discussion!
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