Paolo Vargiu

Dr. Paolo Vargiu is an Associate Professor at the University of Leicester's Leicester Law School, specializing in international law, legal theory, and law and religion. He holds degrees from the Universities of Cagliari (JD), Nottingham (LLM and PhD), and Leicester (PGCHE). His research focuses on investment arbitration ethics, human rights, disability rights, and environmental law. An independent arbitrator, he also explores the intersections between law, religion, and global governance.

Key research interests include the ethical dimensions of investment arbitration, the legal protection of religious minorities, and the evolution of international legal frameworks. His work critiques current practices in international dispute resolution and advocates for more inclusive legal systems. Recent publications address topics such as the Kunming-Montreal Framework, arbitration transparency, and disability inclusion in legal processes.

Dr. Vargiu’s scholarship spans over 20 years, with contributions to journals like the San Diego International Law Journal and analysis of landmark cases before international courts. His 2025 review of Rethinking Investment Law highlights emerging trends in treaty interpretation. He also examines innovative issues like litigation finance’s impact on arbitration and the role of credit rating agencies in global governance.

Teaching focuses on seminar-based approaches to legal education, emphasizing critical engagement with primary sources. He has advised on investment screening policies in Mediterranean countries and contributed to debates on post-pandemic legal systems.