Gary Bell

Gary Bell is an Associate Professor and Director of the LLM programs in International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, and Asian Legal Studies at the Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore (NUS). His roles include teaching and research in comparative law, Indonesian law, and the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).

Education: BTh (Theology, Université Laval), LLB/BCL (Common/Civil Law, McGill University), LLM (Columbia University). He clerked for a Supreme Court of Canada Justice, served as Editor-in-Chief of the McGill Law Journal, and previously taught at McGill University.

Research focuses on Indonesian legal systems, CISG, international arbitration, and comparative legal traditions. He teaches courses such as Indonesian Law, Legal Systems of Asia, and International Commercial Arbitration. Recent publications analyze arbitration jurisdictions, CISG interpretations, and civil law education in Singapore.

His work emphasizes legal pluralism, harmonization of Asian legal systems, and Singapore’s role as a legal hub. No scientific awards are listed, but his contributions to legal education and comparative studies are notable.

Advising/grants: No advisees listed, though his research likely involves collaborative projects. His curriculum development efforts aim to strengthen civil law education in Singapore.

Labs/teams: Not explicitly stated, but his research involves cross-jurisdictional collaboration on Asian legal frameworks.