Prof. Nicolas Balat
About Prof. Nicolas Balat
Professor Nicolas Balat is a legal scholar specializing in Digital Law and Maritime & Transport Law. He currently teaches at Aix-Marseille University and has held various academic and advisory positions throughout his career.
Work at Aix-Marseille University
Prof. Nicolas Balat has been serving as a Professor of Law at Aix-Marseille University since 2021. In this role, he directs the Master's program in IT/IP Law, contributing to the academic development of students in this specialized field. His position at Aix-Marseille University is part of his broader commitment to legal education and research.
Education and Expertise
Prof. Balat's educational background includes a Licence in Philosophy with a minor in socio-anthropology from Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, achieved in 2013. He holds a Master's degree in Droit privé général from Paris II University, obtained in 2009, and a PhD from the same institution, completed in 2014. His specialization areas include Digital Law and Maritime & Transport Law, reflecting his extensive knowledge in contemporary legal issues.
Background
Prof. Balat has a diverse professional background in academia and public service. He worked at Université Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas for 13 years, where he co-founded and co-directed the Revue de droit d’Assas. He has also held positions as a Tenured Associate Professor and University Professor at Lille University. His experience extends to serving as an advisor to the French Ministry of Transport at the Ministère de la Transition écologique.
Achievements
Prof. Balat has been actively involved in the legal community as a member of the national specialization juries in Transport Law and Insurance Law at CNB Conseil national des barreaux since 2019. His editorial experience includes a role at Dalloz from 2007 to 2010. He has also participated in research as a visiting researcher at Harvard Law School in 2013, focusing on comparative private law and general legal theory.