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Dr. Michael Duffy is an Associate Professor and Director of the Corporate Law, Organisation and Litigation Research Group (CLOL) at Monash University's Department of Business Law and Taxation. He specializes in corporate law, financial regulation, insolvency, and litigation funding. His research focuses on securities class actions, ASIC law, and constitutional law, with contributions to debates on Australia's potential republicanism. Duffy holds a PhD from Monash University (2017), focusing on securities disclosure and investor protection.
Education:
- Bachelor of Laws and Commerce (University of Melbourne)
- Master of Laws (2005, focusing on corporate stakeholder ownership)
- PhD (Monash University, 2017)
Research Interests: His work spans ASIC enforcement, corporate governance, fintech regulation, and access to civil justice. Key areas include litigation funding, shareholder remedies, and the interplay between public and private governance. Duffy has advised on law reforms for insolvency, financial reporting, and cryptocurrency regulation.
Professional Roles:
- President of the Society of Corporate Law Academics (SCoLA)
- Former Senior Lawyer at ASIC and plaintiff firm
- Consultant on insolvency, financial services, and class actions
Awards:
- Dean's Commendation for Excellence in Research (2020)
- Shortlisted - Australian Legal Research Award (2022)
Grants & Projects: Led projects on takeovers, shareholder agreements, and access to justice. Collaborates internationally on corporate law and governance.
Teaching: Insolvency law, corporate governance, and commercial law at undergraduate and graduate levels. Active in promoting legal education and professional standards.
