Piotr Machnikowski

Prof. Dr Piotr Machnikowski obtained his master's degree in law (1997) and doctorate (2001) and habilitation (2006) in civil law from the University of Wroclaw. In 2011 he became professor of jurisprudence and since 2013 is a member of Polih Codification Commission for Civil Law. From 1997 onward he has taught at the University of Wroclaw, Faculty of Law, Administration and Economics. Presently he is the head of the Department of Civil Law and International Private Law. Professor Machnikowski is a member of the European Research Group on Existing EC Private Law (Acquis Group) and of the European Law Institute. He is co-editor and co-author of the 'Commentary to the Polish Civil Code', co-author of a fundamental academic work 'System Prawa Prywatnego' ('System of Private Law') and author of numerous publications in the field of civil law. He is also a member of the Board of Editors of the scientific quarterly 'Studia Prawa Prywatnego' ('Studies of Private Law').