Gunnar was an adviser to the House of Commons, a practicing barrister and a professor at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. A renowned scholar on EU law, Gunnar completed his doctorate in philosophy under the legendary Isaiah Berlin in Oxford. He has an intricate understanding of government systems and treaties, is deeply immersed in history and has an ability to look both at details and the big picture. His understanding of political, social, and cultural issues confronting Europe is incisive, and his ability to pick out key trends is superlative.