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James Lee is a Professor of English Law at King’s College London, affiliated with The Dickson Poon School of Law. He serves as Acting Associate Dean for Research Impact and holds roles such as Academic Bencher of the Inner Temple and academic member of the Property Litigation Association. His research focuses on private law, law reform, and judicial reasoning in appellate courts, with emphasis on the UK Supreme Court. Lee has held visiting positions at institutions like the University of Edinburgh and Singapore Management University, and co-edits the flagship journal Legal Studies. He is co-author of the leading textbook Hanbury and Martin: Modern Equity.
Education:
- Bachelor of Civil Law, University of Oxford
- Jurisprudence, Bachelor of Arts, University of Oxford
Research Interests: Lee’s work examines the interplay between legal institutions and legal change, judicial decision-making in appellate courts, and law reform. His recent projects include analyses of UK Supreme Court dynamics and the rhetoric of legal reform. He frequently lectures on tort law for the Judicial College of England and Wales.
Publications Trends: His articles and books span trust law, tort law, and judicial reasoning, with a focus on UK and comparative law. Recent works address statutory trusts, judicial modernization, and the binding effect of precedents in common law systems.
Scientific Awards:
- Teaching Excellence Awards at the University of Birmingham and King’s College London
- Reviewer of the Year, Legal Studies (2018)
Advising & Grants: Supervised multiple doctoral students and holds grants such as the PC Woo Research Fellowship (2016–17). He contributes to law reform through roles like Chair of the PBA’s Law Reform Sub-Committee.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Hart Studies on Judging and the Courts book series and collaborates with institutions globally. His network includes roles at the Society of Legal Scholars and the Chancery Bar Association.
