John Tribe

Dr. John Tribe is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Liverpool's School of Law and Social Justice, part of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. He holds a PhD from University College London and is an Academic Associate at Exchange Chambers. His expertise lies in insolvency law and policy, with particular focus on personal insolvency, corporate restructuring, and charity governance. Tribe is co-author of the authoritative Muir Hunter on Personal Insolvency, frequently cited in UK and Commonwealth courts. He advises UK government bodies like the Insolvency Service on policy reform, including director education and personal insolvency frameworks. Tribe teaches modules such as Corporate Insolvency Law and Land Law, and leads innovation in legal education through object-based learning. Awards include the 2024 University of Liverpool Legal Society 'Lecturer of the Year' and Honorary Membership of Gray's Inn. His research spans legal history, communitarian bankruptcy theory, and the intersection of insolvency law with public policy.

Education: PhD (University College London), LL.B., LL.M., PGCE (FHEA).
Policy Contributions: Advised on UK parliamentary bills, led Insolvency Service workstreams, and contributed to director education initiatives. Published widely, with works cited in UK courts and global academic institutions.
Teaching: Module leader for Corporate Insolvency Law, Land Law, and Land Law Dissertation. Innovator in pedagogy, including land law dioramas and digital resources.
Awards: Honorary Member of Gray's Inn (2024), Lecturer of the Year (2024), Joseph Hume Scholarship (2001).

Professional Activities: Editor of Muir Hunter on Personal Insolvency, frequent speaker at national and international conferences, and member of the Society of Legal Scholars. Active in media commentary on insolvency issues.