Dr. Claes Martinson

Professor

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Biography

Claes Martinson is a professor at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, specializing in Private Law. He has an extensive background in legal education and has been recognized as an Excellent Teacher since December 2015. Martinson's teaching and research focus primarily on financial insolvency law, including topics such as factoring, securitization, property, and consumer credit law. He is also involved in exploring the intersections of Scandinavian legal culture and Europeanization of law. Martinson has published internationally and has served as an invited speaker at various research seminars and conferences across several countries. His notable research includes a thesis on Credit Security Receivables and examines the legality of property rights in the context of individual transactions. Currently, he is engaged in projects related to Maritime Transport Law and the regulatory frameworks impacting the finance sector.

Research Interests

Courses

Property Law Finance Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law - Private Equity

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).