Professor Dr. Wouter Burgerhart

Biography

Wouter Burgerhart is a Professor of Notarial Tax Law at the University of Groningen, where he has been actively involved in legal education and research. His expertise lies in Estate Planning, reflecting his extensive experience as a partner at ScholsBurgerhartSchols in Nijmegen, and as an advisory lawyer at BakerTilly. In addition to his position at the university, he serves as a Deputy-judge at the Court of Appeal in The Hague and is the Chief lecturer at the Foundation for Professional Training for Notaries, focusing on Corporate Law. He is also the Chairman of the board of the Foundation for the Advancement of Notarial Studies. Throughout his career, Professor Burgerhart has directed numerous academic programs and has made significant contributions to the development of notarial law education, making him a respected figure in his field.

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