Yan Kai Zhou

Yan Kai (Tony) Zhou is a Lecturer in Private Law at Queen Mary University of London's School of Law, joining in January 2023. He specializes in private law theory, particularly intersections with moral philosophy. Previously, he practiced corporate tax law at Ashurst and PwC. He holds an LLB from the University of Queensland, and LLM and PhD from the University of Cambridge. His research explores harm concepts, risk in law, and jurisprudential methodologies, with publications in Law & Philosophy and Journal of Legal Philosophy. Teaching focuses on Land Law and Tort Law. His work bridges legal theory with ethical dimensions, emphasizing conceptual clarity in private law frameworks.

• Education: LLB (University of Queensland), LLM & PhD (University of Cambridge)
• Research Interests: Private law theory, moral philosophy, legal methodology, harm analysis, and risk jurisprudence

Recent articles analyze harm conceptualization and risk assessment in legal contexts, reflecting his commitment to foundational legal theory. His 2024 Journal of Legal Philosophy paper on 'Undesirably risky affairs' underscores contemporary legal challenges in risk evaluation. Prior corporate tax experience informs his interdisciplinary approach to legal scholarship.

Teaching responsibilities include core modules like LAW4006 Land Law and LAW5001 Tort Law, integrating theoretical insights with practical legal frameworks.