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Peter Harris is a Professor in Tax Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Churchill College. He serves as Director of the Centre for Tax Law and holds editorial roles as Academic Editor of the Cambridge Tax Law Series and Assistant Editor (International) for the British Tax Review. His career spans academia, legal consultancy, and international policy work.
- Doctorate of Philosophy (Cambridge, 1996)
- Master of Laws (Cambridge, 1992)
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (University of Queensland, 1991)
Prof. Harris specializes in Corporate Tax, International Tax, and Comparative Tax systems. His research explores the evolution of tax principles across jurisdictions, focusing on topics like Double Tax Relief, Imputation Systems, and Anti-Avoidance Rules. He has authored seminal works including Corporate Tax Law: Structure, Policy and Practice and International Commercial Tax, with his research influencing global tax policy frameworks.
His publications analyze transnational tax challenges, including dividend taxation, tax treaties, and corporate income allocation. His work on historical tax principles in Income Tax in Common Law Jurisdictions to 1820 provides foundational insights for modern tax jurisprudence.
Scientific Awards:
- International Fiscal Association's Mitchell B. Carroll prize
- University of Cambridge Yorke Prize
Prof. Harris has advised the International Monetary Fund and UN Financing for Development Office, contributing to tax law drafting in developing countries. He consults for KPMG London and has taught as a visiting professor at institutions including Georgetown University, University of Leiden, and University of Florida.
