Dr Normann Witzleb

Convenor, Prato Law Program (1/1/2012-31/12/2012)
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, LLB (Hons), Dr. Iur., Second State Exam in Law, First State Exam in Law, Diploma in Legal Studies,

Professional Profile

Normann Witzleb is a dually qualified German and Australian lawyer.  Prior to joining Monash University in 2008, he worked at the University of Western Australia (2001-2007) and the European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) (1996-2000), where he also obtained his PhD.  He holds a visiting appointment at the University of Mainz (Germany), where he teaches in the postgraduate program of the Mainz Media Institute.  In 2010, Normann received the Monash Law Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence.

His research focus is on comparative and European private law, in particular the area of privacy rights and remedies.  Among his publications in this field are 'Remedies - Commentary and Materials' (with M. Tilbury, M. Gillooly and E. Bant), 5th ed 2011, 'Geldansprüche bei Persönlichkeitsverletzungen durch Medien', a monograph on remedies for the infringements of personality rights in the UK  and Germany, 2002, '"Auf dem Wege zu einem Europäischen Zivilgesetzbuch”' (Towards a European Civil Code), co-edited with D. Martiny, 1998.

A number of Dr Witzleb's publications may be accessed on line at:
http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=815353

Areas of Expertise

Comparative Law
Corporations Law
European Law
German Law
Privacy Law
Remedies Law
Torts Law

Teaching Commitments

Comparative Remedies (Sem2/T3) (2012) (LAW4644)
International perspectives on torts law (Sem2/T3) (2012) (LAW4645)