Commissioned research

Independent legal research for complex questions

The Asser Institute conducts independent, policy-oriented research on international and European law for organisations that need rigorous analysis of complex legal questions and developments. Our researchers combine academic expertise with an understanding of legal practice and governance, drawing on the Institute's international networks and multidisciplinary partnerships.

We can design research projects around your specific question, from focused legal analysis and expert advice to larger research projects involving multiple researchers and partners. Our expertise spans public international law, private international law and European law, including areas such as:

• International courts and tribunals

• Climate litigation and regulation

• International humanitarian and criminal law

• Military AI: international law and governance

• Legal aspects of counter-terrorism

• Business and human rights

• EU external relations law

• International sports law and governance

Interested in commissioning research? Get in touch to discuss the options at educationtraining@asser.nl.