The Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance of the University of Luxembourg today announced Professor Werner Haslehner as new ATOZ Chair for European and International Taxation, who assumes the role from Professor Alexander Rust.

Professor Haslehner took up the post at the end of the past semester, conducting research on international tax law, tax policy and European law. Professor Haslehner previously held the position as associate professor at the University of Luxembourg, prior to his appointment as ATOZ Chair.

Founded in 2009, the ATOZ Chair for European and International Taxation was created as the first externally-funded Chair at the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance, with a view to providing high-quality research and education in international and European tax law. With the support of ATOZ, the Chair aims to connect the University with the Luxembourg economy in order to address some of the challenges faced be the country's financial services sector.

Professor Haslehner assumes the role from predecessor Professor Alexander Rust, who held the position from 2010 to 2014. During these four years, he established a new book series on European and international taxation. The Chair was also instrumental in introducing the Master programme specialisation in European and International Tax Law.

"I am very happy to be appointed to the ATOZ Chair and look forward to the challenge of continuing and further developing teaching and research activities in European and international taxation, which are of key importance for the future of the state of Luxembourg and the University," commented Professor Haslehner. "I am grateful to ATOZ for its continued commitment to funding our research and teaching programmes. I consider this continuation as confirmation of the importance of the work done at the University of Luxembourg in this area under the leadership of my predecessor, Professor Alexander Rust. I feel fortunate to be able to build on his work in the future".

"ATOZ welcomes the nomination of Professor Haslehner," continued Keith O'Donnell, Founding Partner and Managing Partner at ATOZ. "Six years ago, when we helped in the design and funding of the ATOZ Chair, we wanted to demonstarte our commitment to further developing the tax profession at the highest level in Luxembourg. Today, we trust that, thanks to Professor Haslehner, research activiites and education in international and European tax law will keep on being developed in Luxembourg. We look forward to working with him and the University".

 

Photo by University of Luxembourg (Professor Wener Haslehner)