Dr. Erik Lidman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Erik Lidman is an Associate Professor at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in company law. His research focuses on corporate governance, capital market regulation, and the financial law's economics methodology. Currently, he is engaged in research projects that examine dual class share structures, corporate bond regulation, and takeovers. In addition to his academic role, Lidman has consulted various organizations, including the OECD and the World Bank, and has taught law students across bachelor, master, and PhD levels. He serves as an editor for the Nordic Journal of Corporate Law and is involved with the Corporate Governance Forum. Beyond academia, he acts as a Rapporteur for the Securities Council in Sweden and is a secretary for the Nasdaq Stockholm Disciplinary Committee. His contributions to legal scholarship encompass a range of topics related to the Swedish corporate bond market and public takeover regulations.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Göteborg, Sweden

Teaching and research in company law and corporate governance.

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).