Nicolette Butler

Dr. Nicolette Butler is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Manchester since 2013, specializing in International Economic Law and International Commercial Arbitration. She leads funded projects such as the ASPECT-funded study on AI ethics in arbitration and edited the Routledge volume on human rights in international law. Her research bridges legal frameworks with emerging issues like digital assets and sustainable development goals.

Education:

• Doctorate in Law (PhD)

Research Interests: Explores intersections between international investment treaties, human rights, and technological advancements. Current focuses include AI ethics in arbitration, NFT regulatory frameworks, and EU approaches to integrating human rights into investment policies.

Key Contributions: Published 21 peer-reviewed works including landmark articles on multilateral investment courts and UK-GCC trade agreements. Authored the 2024 Routledge book co-edited with Dr. Ashley.

Awards:

• 2022: Artificial Intelligence in Arbitration Ethical Considerations Prize
• 2018: HSIF Internationalisation Award
• 2019: Making a Difference Award

Collaborations & Grants: Principal Investigator on multiple projects, including AI ethics in arbitration (2022) and internationalisation initiatives (2018). Active in global legal networks and interdisciplinary research teams.

Labs/Platforms: Affiliated with Creative Manchester initiative and contributes to Sustainable Development Goals through legal research.