Joseph Mante

Dr. Joseph Mante is a Professor at Robert Gordon University's School of Law & Social Sciences, where he has established himself as a leading scholar at the intersection of law and emerging technologies. His academic journey began with extensive private legal practice in Ghana, followed by a PhD in Construction Dispute Resolution from the University of Wolverhampton. At RGU, he has held significant leadership roles including course leadership of the LLM Construction Law and Arbitration programme and Research Degrees Coordinator overseeing the School's PhD programme. Most recently, he designed and led the validation of the Doctor of Law (DLaw) professional doctorate programme.

Professor Mante's research interests span multiple interconnected domains, with a primary focus on how legal frameworks adapt to technological advancements. His work examines blockchain applications and smart contracts in construction law and dispute resolution, international arbitration (particularly with African contexts), construction law including FIDIC and NEC contracts, and the principles of mutual trust and cooperation in contractual relationships. His research consistently addresses the practical implications of technological change on legal rights, obligations, and dispute resolution mechanisms.

His publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output across multiple formats including journal articles, book chapters, conference presentations, and digital artifacts. Recent work shows a clear trajectory toward examining how blockchain technology transforms traditional legal processes in construction and dispute resolution. His 2023-2025 publications reveal particular interest in digital building logbooks, dispute board mechanisms, Scottish civil procedure reforms, and the legal implications of smart contracts.

Professor Mante actively supervises PhD students working on topics related to dispute resolution, construction law, and international arbitration. His supervision portfolio includes both full-time and part-time students working on diverse topics including infrastructure procurement, offshore decommissioning, end-of-life decision-making, and community-based oil and gas disputes.

His professional background as a practicing solicitor and barrister of the Ghana Bar provides valuable practical context to his academic work, ensuring his research maintains relevance to real-world legal challenges. His current research trajectory positions him at the forefront of examining how emerging technologies reshape traditional legal frameworks and dispute resolution processes.