Richard Hooley

Mr. Richard Hooley is a University Lecturer in Law at the University of Cambridge's Faculty of Law and a Life Fellow of Fitzwilliam College. His expertise lies in contract law, commercial law, and banking law, with a focus on areas such as contractual estoppel, implied terms, and banking instruments like letters of credit and security trusts. He contributes to both academic discourse and legal practice through his extensive publications.

Hooley has authored and co-authored major textbooks, including Commercial Law: Text, Cases, and Materials and Ellinger’s Modern Banking Law, and has published widely in leading journals such as the Cambridge Law Journal (CLJ), Journal of International Banking Law (JIBFL), and Law and Maritime Commerce Quarterly (LMCLQ). His research explores complex issues like contractual discretion, fraud in trade finance, and lender liability in environmental contexts.

His scholarly work often bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical banking practices, addressing topics such as payment systems, electronic funds transfer, and the implications of EU financial regulations. Hooley’s contributions are notable for their meticulous examination of cases like Belize Telecom and the application of statutory frameworks such as the Misrepresentation Act 1967.

Hooley’s academic roles include teaching, supervising students, and maintaining active engagement with contemporary legal challenges in commercial and banking sectors.