Rachel Phang

Rachel Phang is an Assistant Professor of Law at the Yong Pung How School of Law, Singapore Management University (SMU), serving since July 2024. Previously, she held roles as Lecturer of Law (FDS) at SMU (2023–2024) and Research Associate at the National University of Singapore’s Centre for Banking & Finance Law (2022–2023). Her education includes an LLM from UC Berkeley (2021) and an LLB from NUS (2016), complemented by legal practice as an Associate at Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP (2017–2020).

• Current Appointments: Full-Time Faculty, SMU Law School
• Professional Affiliations: Advocate and Solicitor (Singapore)

Her research focuses on Financial Law & Regulation, Fintech, Contract Law, and Tort Law. Notable work includes analysis of ESG disclosure practices across Asian financial hubs, regulatory frameworks for stablecoins, cryptocurrency derivatives, and land law policy in Singapore. She teaches Contract Law and Law of Torts.

Her recent articles emphasize comparative legal analysis and regulatory innovation, particularly in digital finance and property law. She has contributed to debates on sustainable finance transparency, cryptocurrency governance, and equitable land policy.

No scientific awards explicitly mentioned. Grants and advising details not provided, though her research positions suggest engagement with institutional funding. She is affiliated with SMU’s strategic priorities in legal education and research.