Michael Pratt

Michael Pratt is a Professor of Law at Queen’s University, cross-appointed to the Department of Philosophy. He holds degrees in Science (BSc), Law (LLB, LLM), and Philosophy (PhD). His academic career spans institutions including the University of Queensland, University of Alberta, and Queen’s University, where he has served as Associate Dean, Graduate Studies and Research.

• Education: BSc (University of Toronto), LLB (Osgoode Hall Law School), LLM (University of Toronto), PhD (University of Sydney, Philosophy)

Professor Pratt specializes in private law, focusing on Contract Law, Remedies, and Real Estate Transactions. His work explores the philosophical foundations of voluntary obligations and exclusion clauses. Recent publications include a treatise on land transaction termination and articles analyzing contractual remedies and ethical frameworks.

Research Trends: His scholarship bridges legal doctrine with philosophical inquiry, emphasizing contract theory, equitable remedies, and real estate law. Key themes include the moral basis of obligations, liability disclaimers, and damages calculation.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Second Place, 2023 Walter Owen Book Prize

He teaches Contracts, Torts, Remedies, and Land Transactions. Current projects involve a book on exclusion clauses and ongoing research into the legal and philosophical aspects of contractual obligations.