David Pearce

Dr. David Pearce is an Associate Professor at the School of Law, University of Leeds, within the Faculty of Social Sciences. He previously practiced as a solicitor in London, specializing in commercial law before pursuing academia. He holds a PhD from the University of Exeter, focusing on the scope of contractual duties and liabilities under English law. His research interests span Contract Law, Tort Law, and legal theory, with a particular emphasis on their intersections with commercial practice.

He currently teaches Contract and Tort Law at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. As Co-Director of Postgraduate Research Studies, he oversees doctoral training and supervision. His work is affiliated with the Centre for Business Law and Practice, where he contributes to interdisciplinary legal research.

Notable contributions include scholarly writings on contractual obligations and tortious liability, though specific publication details are not provided in the source text. Dr. Pearce maintains active engagement with legal education, bridging academic theory and practical legal challenges.