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Naivi Chikoc Barreda serves as an Associate Professor in the Civil Law Section of the Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa. A licensed notary with the Chambre des notaires du Québec, she holds significant affiliations including the European Association of Private International Law, the Quebec Association of Comparative Law, and the International Academy of Succession Law. Her academic work bridges legal theory and professional practice in private international law.
Her academic background includes:
- Doctorate in Private International Law (cum laude, 2020) from Universitat de Lleida, awarded the Prix extraordinaire de doctorat
- Master of Laws in Private International Law (2014) and Notarial Law Diploma (2012) from Université de Montréal
- Master of Laws in Notarial Law (2007) and Licentiate in Law (2001) from Universidad de La Habana
Professor Barreda's research centers on Private International Law and Comparative Private Law, examining how globalization impacts the regulation of international private situations and notarial practice. She investigates legal pluralism, access to justice, and the governance of societal institutions. Her work addresses critical issues such as conflict of laws in torts and contracts, jurisdictional challenges in cross-border employment, and the adaptation of notarial services to digital environments and pandemics.
Her recent scholarship (2018-2024) reveals a focus on evolving private international law doctrines, particularly in cross-border employment (including teleworking implications) and tort conflicts (location of damage). She analyzes the interplay between public and private international law, as well as pandemic-driven shifts in notarial authenticity and contractual obligations. Her work consistently emphasizes practical solutions for international legal coordination.
Her notable recognition includes:
- Prix extraordinaire de doctorat from Universitat de Lleida
While specific student advisees and grant details are not provided, Professor Barreda contributes to academic leadership through her role on the scientific committee of the Chair on Smart Contracts and Blockchain at Université Laval. She also participates in the Centre for Private International Law at the University of Aberdeen and the Pluridisciplinary Observatory on the Future of Private Law.
She is an active member of the Pluridisciplinary Observatory on the Future of Private Law and serves as General Counsel (Quebec) for the Union Internationale du Notariat Latin, contributing to international notarial standards and succession law development.
