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Rachael Mulheron is Professor of Tort Law and Civil Justice at Queen Mary University of London’s School of Law, where she has taught since 2004. Her academic focus spans Class Actions, Tort Law, Civil Justice, and Medical Negligence, with influential work cited in jurisdictions like Australia, Canada, and Singapore.
- Appointed Ordinary Member of the Competition Appeal Tribunal (2023).
- Elected Fellow of the British Academy (2024).
- Trustee of the Medico-Legal Society and Honorary Bencher of Gray’s Inn.
Research Interests: Mulheron’s work centers on collective redress, litigation funding, and tort law, particularly in class actions and medical negligence. Her scholarship bridges comparative analysis across jurisdictions and informs legislative reforms.
Law Reform Contributions: She chaired the MOJ/CJC Civil Litigation Review Working Party (2014–18), drafting reports on damages-based agreements, expert evidence, and BTE insurance. Her advocacy led to England’s first opt-out class action regime for competition law claims.
Scientific Recognition:
- Honorary King’s Counsel (2021).
- Fellow of the British Academy (2024).
- Honorary Bencher of Gray’s Inn.
Public Engagement: Mulheron served as independent reviewer of the Damages-based Agreements Regulations 2013 and Official Monitor of the Disclosure Pilot in Business and Property Courts (2019–21). She also advises governments and law reform bodies on third-party litigation funding and costs protection.
