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Professor Janet A O'Sullivan is a Selwyn College Professor of Private Law at the University of Cambridge's Faculty of Law. She holds positions as Fellow and Vice-Master of Selwyn College and has been recognized with the Pilkington Teaching Prize (2005) for her pedagogical excellence. Her research focuses on Contract and Tort Law, particularly remedies and professional negligence, with affiliations to the Cambridge Private Law Centre (CPLC).
Before academia, she practiced as a solicitor at Slaughter and May (1989–1994). Her work bridges legal theory and practice, addressing issues in contractual terms, tort liability for financial loss, and professional negligence. Notable contributions include co-authoring O'Sullivan & Hilliard's The Law of Contract and editing volumes on private law and policy.
- Education: MA (Cantab), PhD
- Affiliations: Cambridge Private Law Centre, Institute of Criminology (as University Teaching Officer)
Her publications emphasize cross-disciplinary analysis of legal concepts, such as remedies for gambling-related financial loss, implied contractual terms, and liability frameworks in professional contexts. She frequently addresses topics like causation, limitation periods, and the intersection of contract and tort law.
- Awards: Pilkington Teaching Prize (2005)
- Grants/Advising: Extensive academic writing and editorial roles reflect sustained engagement with legal scholarship and policy.
Her research and teaching highlight critical perspectives on private law’s role in modern legal systems, with a focus on coherence in remedies and policy-driven interpretations.
