Dr. Rolef De Weijs

Professor

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Biography

Rolef de Weijs holds a master's degree in law and philosophy from Groningen University and an LL.M. degree from Harvard Law School. He participated in the Japan Prize Winners' Programme and completed his Ph.D. research at the Amsterdam Institute for Private Law. In April 2010, he defended his Ph.D. thesis titled 'Faillissementspauliana, Insolvenzanfechtung & Transaction Avoidance Insolvencies'. De Weijs specializes in property law, insolvency law, corporate law, and corporate finance. He teaches courses in Insolvency Law (Insolventierecht), European Insolvency Law, and Critical Analyses of Corporate Finance as part of the European Property Law course. In addition to his academic role, de Weijs practices law as an attorney and is a court-appointed trustee in bankruptcy at Houthoff Buruma, a law firm in Amsterdam. He is also a member of the NVRII and serves as chair of the board at Kluwer, in addition to being a member of the editorial board for the Series on Law and Practice of Insolvency Law.

Research Interests

Experience

Attorney and Trustee in Bankruptcy

— Present

Houthoff Buruma • Amsterdam

Practices law as an attorney and serves as a court-appointed trustee in bankruptcy.

Courses

Insolvency Law European Insolvency Law Critical Analyses of Corporate Finance

Requirements for University of Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:92
GMAT
Total Score
Required:560
Overall
Required:560
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Mathematics and Statistics proficiency Micro- and Macro-economics courses
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's Diploma and Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivation Letter
  • English Language Proficiency Certificate
  • GMAT or GRE score report
Specialization Notes

Includes departments like Economics, Business Administration, Finance, and Marketing.