Marco B.M. Loos

Professor of private law, in particular of European consumer law bij University of Amsterdam

Marco B.M. Loos is a prominent figure in the field of private law, particularly European consumer law. He currently holds the position of Professor of Private Law, with a focus on European consumer law, at the University of Amsterdam.1 2

Academic Background and Career

Professor Loos studied law at the University of Amsterdam and completed his Ph.D. thesis on consumer energy supply contracts at Utrecht University.1 His academic career includes:

Working as a researcher and lecturer at Tilburg University from 1997 to 2001
Joining the University of Amsterdam in 2002 as a senior researcher and lecturer
Becoming a full professor at the University of Amsterdam in 2005

Research and Publications

Professor Loos is a prolific author in his field, regularly publishing on topics such as:

Contract law
Consumer law
European private law

He has contributed to numerous academic publications, including books, journal articles, and research papers. Some of his recent works include:

A 2024 publication on general terms and conditions and pricing in private law
A 2023 article on the transparency requirement in unfair terms legislation
Research on sustainability in the context of secondhand goods sales

Professional Roles

In addition to his academic position, Marco B.M. Loos holds several professional roles:

Member of the editorial board of the Dutch consumer law review
Lid bestuur (Board Member) at Ius Commune Research School
Member of the supervisory board (Lid raad van toezicht) for an unspecified organization

Professor Loos is recognized for his expertise in private law and European consumer law, contributing significantly to academic discourse and research in these areas.