Joy Davies

Joy Davies is a Principal Lecturer at Nottingham Law School, Nottingham Trent University, specializing in Dispute Resolution. She joined the institution in 2002 as a non-practising Solicitor and accredited Mediator, holding an LLM in Advanced Litigation and an MA in Education. Her role includes developing continuing professional development courses for legal practitioners and directing the Mediation and Dispute Resolution Hub within the Centre for Legal Education.

Her educational qualifications include:

• LLB (Hons) in Law from Leicester University
• LLM in Advanced Litigation
• MA in Education

Davies' research and professional focus centers on practical applications in Dispute Resolution, with expertise spanning Mediation, Negotiation, and Intellectual Property law. She examines civil litigation procedures and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms, emphasizing real-world implementation through courses like Commercial Intellectual Property and IP Litigation. Her work bridges academic theory and legal practice, particularly in negotiation competitions and mediation training frameworks.

Her distinguished recognitions include:

• Vice-Chancellor's Outstanding Academic Practice Award (2022)
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
• Freeman of the City of London
• Honorary Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Arbitrators

Davies actively shapes legal education through committee leadership, including the Law School Academic Standards and Quality Committee and NTU's Validated Services Standards Committee. She serves as Verifier for Standards and Quality for international collaborative partners and contributes to global dispute resolution standards through ICC working groups and RICS mediation assessments. As a Level 5 ILM Qualified Coach, she integrates leadership development into legal pedagogy via the NTU Coaching Academy.

Her external engagement encompasses judging the ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition, contributing to competition rule frameworks, and participating in international conferences. She is an invited member of the Association of Mediator Assessors Trainers and Instructors, extending her influence to professional accreditation and training standards worldwide.