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Dr. Daniel J. Carr is a Senior Lecturer in Private Law at the Edinburgh Centre for Private Law within the School of Law at the University of Edinburgh. He joined the School of Law in August 2011 after completing his doctoral studies at the University of Cambridge. His academic career includes previous positions as a lecturer at the University of Dundee (2009-2011) and research assistant for Neil Walker's report on final appellate jurisdiction in Scotland.
Dr. Carr's educational background includes an LLB (Hons) and MSc by research from the University of Edinburgh, followed by a PhD from the University of Cambridge with his dissertation titled "Equity in Scots Law." He has also conducted research at the Max Planck Institute for International and Comparative Private Law as part of an exchange with the University of Cambridge.
Dr. Carr's research focuses on Equity Law, Private Law, Scots Law, Trust Law, Property Law, Succession Law, Fiduciary Duties, and Civil Law. His scholarly work examines the historical development and contemporary application of equity principles within the Scottish legal system, comparative analysis of property and succession laws across jurisdictions, and emerging legal issues related to digital assets. He has made significant contributions to understanding the relationship between law and equity in Scotland, the evolution of fiduciary duties, and the application of equitable remedies in modern contexts.
His extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent scholarly output across multiple legal domains, with particular emphasis on the intersection of historical legal principles and contemporary legal challenges. Dr. Carr's work often bridges theoretical legal concepts with practical applications in Scottish courts and comparative legal systems, showing particular expertise in property law, succession law, and the application of equitable principles to modern legal problems.
- Over 40 research outputs spanning 2007-2025
- Multiple book publications including "Ideas of Equity" (2017) and "Property" (3rd edition, 2018)
- Regular contributor to the Edinburgh Law Review
Dr. Carr has contributed significantly to legal education through his textbook "Property" (now in its 3rd edition) and has engaged with the legal community through reviews of major legal texts and participation in scholarly discussions on evolving legal frameworks. As a dedicated educator, Dr. Carr maintains regular office hours on Tuesdays from 16:00-17:00 and is actively involved in the academic life of the University of Edinburgh's Law School. His research continues to shape understanding of private law principles in Scotland and their relationship to broader common law traditions.
