On Monday, March 3rd, Professor Christina Ramberg marked her transition to Professor Emeritus with an engaging and insightful lecture on the evolution of contract law from 1984 to 2025. The event, held at Hasselbacken, was not only an in-person celebration but was also streamed live and will be available for later viewing.
Her lecture showcased the technical evolution and its impact on legal work during these years as well as the transformation of contract law when most corporate tasks are outsourced and require new kinds of contractual instruments. It also highlighted the significant transformation of the Supreme Court’s role during
this period. Once a less important player in legal interpretation, the Court has now taken center stage, shaping legal doctrine by complementing statutory law with unwritten principles. She illustrated this shift through the example of the 
“no oral modification” clause—should it be interpreted literally, even when exploited by one party, or should a more holistic approach be applied to ensure a fairer outcome? She also explored the delicate balance between the principle of reliance and the principle of vigilance, analyzing how the Court has navigated these considerations.
One particularly intriguing comparison she made was the different ways “silent consent” has been handled in contract law versus private interactions. While contract law has increasingly accepted silent consent as a valid principle, private matters have moved in the opposite direction, now requiring explicit consent.
The lecture was not only intellectually stimulating but also highly entertaining, a testament to why she was voted Best Teacher at Uppsala University last year.
Professor Christina has had a distinguished career as an expert in contract law, and VQ has been fortunate to collaborate with her. As chair of the VQ Legal expert group on contract law, she has played a key role in developing modern and well-crafted contract templates, ensuring clarity and eliminating unnecessary legalese. Her dedication to refining legal drafting has been invaluable to our service.
We extend our deepest gratitude to Professor Christina for her contributions and wish her the very best in this next chapter.