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Richard Williams is a University Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge, and holds multiple roles at Christ's College including Fellow, Director of Studies (Law Part II and LLM), and Keeper of the Statutes. He joined Christ's College in 2013 after being appointed the Hogan Lovells University Lecturer in Corporate Law in 2012. Previously, he served as a College Lecturer at Homerton College (2006-2012). Originally from South Wales, Williams specializes in corporate and insolvency law with research covering corporate political donations, directors' disqualification, and EU company law simplification.
Education:
MA (University of Cambridge), LLB, LLM, PhD (University of Wales)
Research Focus:
Williams' work centers on critical issues in corporate governance and legal reform. His research examines:
- Regulatory frameworks for corporate political influence
- Directors' accountability in insolvency contexts
- Modernization of private company law structures
- Intersection of autonomous systems with corporate legal frameworks
- Cross-border enforcement of director disqualifications
Publication Trends:
Recent works demonstrate evolving focus from foundational corporate governance (2007-2012) toward technologically-aware legal frameworks (2017). Articles frequently analyze director liability mechanisms, insolvency remedies, and regulatory modernization, with consistent emphasis on practical law reform implications.
Teaching & Advising:
Williams lectures on company law and corporate insolvency law while supervising undergraduate students in:
- Company law
- Contract law
- Tort law
