Professor Dr. Dörte Poelzig held the chair of Civil Law, German and International Business Law from 1 November 2011 until 31 March 2017. Since 1 April 2017, Professor Dr. Dörte Poelzig holds the chair of Civil Law, German and International Business Law at the University of Leipzig.

Professor Dr. Jan Wilhelm held the chair of Civil Law, German and International Business Law from 1 August 1980 until 31 March 2010.

Professor Dr. Jan Wilhelm retired in 2010.