Richard Wells

Richard Wells is a Visiting Lecturer at The Dickson Poon School of Law. Formerly a medical doctor and researcher, he now advises on international commercial arbitration, investment treaty arbitration, and dispute avoidance mechanisms. His practice spans major arbitration frameworks including LCIA, ICC, UNCITRAL, and ICSID. He specializes in structuring investments to mitigate legal risks across jurisdictions.

His interdisciplinary background bridges legal expertise with cultural studies, as evidenced by his extensive writings on art history, film, and sociocultural theory. Notable works include analyses of Matthew Arnold’s cultural critiques, Roger Fry’s modernist contributions, and the Titanic’s enduring cultural mythos.

His legal career emphasizes transnational commercial disputes, leveraging insights from both medical ethics (from his prior career) and art-based interdisciplinary thinking. Though no formal grants or awards are listed, his dual scholarly and professional output reflects unique cross-disciplinary engagement.