This book would not have been possible without the help and constant support of a
large number of people to whom I wish to express my deep gratitude.
I would like to express my special appreciation and thanks to my supervisor,
Professor Tibor Tajti, for being a tremendous mentor to me. He encouraged my
research in the area of private debt collection and allowed me to grow as a
researcher. His advice on my research is priceless.
I would also like to thank the other members of the International Business Law
Branch of CEU Legal Studies Department: Professor Stefan Messmann, for
encouraging me to engage in the S.J.D. endeavor, for believing in me and especially
for his friendship, which means a lot to me; Professor Tibor Varady, for his
constant support and advice; Professor Caterina Sganga, for the valuable comments
concerning my work, for agreeing to serve as a committee member and for all
the career advice she gave me. Last but not least, I would like to thank Professor
Gerard McCormack, from the University of Leeds, for graciously accepting to
serve as a member in my defense committee.