Gerard Ryan

Professor Gerard Ryan is a Professor of Law at the School of Law, Sydney Campus of the University of Notre Dame Australia. He previously served as Dean of the School of Law Sydney from 2008 to 2012. His expertise focuses on energy sector legal frameworks, including derivatives documentation, competition law, renewable energy projects, and National Electricity Market regulations.

• Education:
• Bachelor of Economics (Honours) from University of Sydney
• Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from University of Sydney
• Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from UTS
• Master of Laws (Honours) from University of Sydney
• Professional Experience:
• Admitted as solicitor (1991)
• Partner in legal practice (2000)

His research interests include greenhouse gas regulatory schemes, carbon trading mechanisms, and large energy infrastructure project documentation. Professor Ryan has advised major stakeholders in the National Electricity Market and government/regulatory bodies. He is actively involved in legal professional development through mentoring and training young lawyers.