Daria Davitti is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor in Public International Law at Lund University's Department of Law. Her research focuses on intersections of international economic law and human rights, particularly in contexts of migration, climate breakdown, and privatized public goods. She leads major projects like the ERC-funded 'Refugee Finance: Histories, Frameworks, Practices' and the Formas-funded 'Screening for Sustainability'. Awards include the 2021 Juridiska Föreningens pedagogiska pris and the title of Docent in Public International Law. She advises on EU migration policies and environmental law compliance, and collaborates with institutions like GLAN and the International Code of Conduct Association for private security service providers. Her work examines refugee finance mechanisms, sustainable investment frameworks, and legal accountability in transnational corporate activities. Key areas include refugee entrepreneurship, EU Taxonomy sustainability criteria, and human rights due diligence in international investment. She has published extensively on topics ranging from refugee bonds to litigation finance in investment arbitration.
Associate Professor Mark Humphery-Jenner is a distinguished faculty member at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Business School, specifically within the School of Banking and Finance. With an exceptional academic pedigree including multiple PhDs from prestigious institutions worldwide, he has established himself as a leading researcher at the intersection of finance, law, and corporate governance. Dr. Humphery-Jenner's educational background demonstrates remarkable breadth and depth, featuring PhDs from UNSW, Tilburg University, and Leiden University, along with master's degrees from Columbia University and the University of Washington. His undergraduate achievements include a BCom with First Class Honours and University Medal, and an LLB with First Class Honours, both from UNSW. This multidisciplinary foundation spanning business, law, and finance informs his comprehensive research approach. His research spans corporate finance, venture capital, and law, with particular focus on how legal frameworks shape financial decision-making and corporate behavior. Humphery-Jenner has published extensively in top-tier finance journals including the Journal of Financial Economics, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Review of Finance, and Journal of Corporate Finance, as well as leading management journals such as Strategic Management Journal and Journal of International Business Studies. His scholarly contributions address critical issues in executive compensation, securities litigation, corporate governance, and private equity markets. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a sophisticated research trajectory increasingly focused on the relationship between litigation risk and financial reporting practices, corporate governance mechanisms, and investor protection frameworks. His work demonstrates particular attention to Australian regulatory contexts while maintaining a strong international comparative perspective, especially regarding Asian capital markets and cross-border investment. With substantial industry experience including work in investment banking and consulting for hedge funds, Humphery-Jenner brings practical insights to his academic work. He has been teaching in various capacities since 2006 and has served as an assistant professor in finance since 2012, contributing significantly to business education at UNSW. His professional background enhances his ability to bridge theoretical research with real-world financial practice.
Katherine Reece Thomas is a Global Associate Professor of Law at the Notre Dame London Law Programme and holds a primary affiliation as Associate Professor of Law at The City Law School, City St George's, University London. She specializes in public international law, company law, and the law of state immunity. Her teaching portfolio includes international law of the sea, contract law, and corporate law. She holds a BA(Hons) in History from McGill University, a BA(Hons) in Jurisprudence from the University of Oxford, and an LLM in International Law from the University of Cambridge. She is a retired member of the New York State Bar and a non-practising solicitor in England and Wales. Her research focuses on state immunity doctrines, international law domestication, and shareholders' agreements. Dr. Thomas served as Programme Director for City's LLM programmes from 2017–2022. Her publications include a monograph on the Commercial Activity Exception to State Immunity (Edward Elgar, 2024) and the upcoming sixth edition of The Law and Practice of Shareholders' Agreements (co-authored with Christopher Ryan). She also contributes to scholarly discussions on transnational legal frameworks and corporate governance structures.
Professor Tatsuhisa Tamura is affiliated with the Faculty of Law at Waseda University , specializing in Public Law . His academic career spans over two decades, with a focus on local government law, administrative law, and economic regulation. Research Interests include: Public Law : Constitutional frameworks and local governance structures. Disaster Relief Law : Legal systems for JSDF deployment in crises. Economic Regulation : Impacts of deregulation on administrative law. Civic Accountability : Judicial control mechanisms like resident litigation. Policy Reform : Decentralization and carbon-neutral governance. Recent Publications (2015–2020) address municipal financial systems, citizen litigation frameworks, and disaster response protocols. His work emphasizes balancing efficiency with democratic control in shrinking societies. Grants & Projects include: 2025–2029: Sustainable Public Official Law (JSPS Grant). 2019–2022: Civil Defense Systems in Large-Scale Disasters . 2017–2021: Legal Regulation of Local Government Enterprises . 2021–2025: Comparative Studies on Personnel Administration . Teaching involves courses like Local Government Law and Administrative Law at Waseda’s Graduate School of Law. He also contributes to public policy debates on carbon neutrality and judicial transparency.
Robert P. Bartlett is the W. A. Franke Professor of Law and Business at Stanford Law School and a courtesy Professor of Finance at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He serves as Co-Director of the Arthur and Toni Rembe Rock Center for Corporate Governance. Previously, he held roles at UC Berkeley School of Law and the University of Georgia School of Law, and practiced corporate law at Gunderson Dettmer. He earned his JD (2000) and BA (1996) from Harvard University. His research focuses on law and finance, particularly venture capital, market structure, corporate governance, and capital market regulation. Key areas include fractional shares' impact, odd-lot trading dynamics, and ESG integration in executive compensation. Recent articles address hidden liquidity, venture capital contract standardization, and fintech-driven consumer lending discrimination. Bartlett’s work bridges legal and financial disciplines, influencing policy debates on market transparency, regulatory frameworks, and corporate accountability. He has contributed to prominent journals like the Journal of Financial Economics and Review of Financial Studies , and authored book chapters on venture capital valuation. His affiliations include the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research and leadership roles in academic centers fostering corporate governance research.
Professor Duc Duy (Louis) Nguyen is Professor in Finance at Durham University Business School. Previously, he was Associate Professor at King's College London and Assistant Professor at University of St Andrews. His research has been featured in Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and BBC. He holds a BSc in Computing from National University of Singapore, MSc in Accounting, Finance, and Management from University of Bristol, and PhD in Finance from University of Edinburgh. Research foci include: Climate risk integration in mortgage markets and corporate finance Impact of social policies (e.g., marriage equality) on credit access Corporate governance and misconduct prevention in banking Local information environments and fraud detection Cross-cultural dimensions of executive decision-making His publication portfolio demonstrates consistent examination of how institutional frameworks (regulation, culture, governance) shape financial behaviors and market outcomes, with recent emphasis on climate finance and social equity impacts. Awards include: David Hume Publication Prize (2015) Semi-finalist, FMA Europe Best Paper Award (2018) Finalist, FMA Asia/Pacific Best Paper Award (2019) Best Registered Report on "Politics and Corporate Power" Vietnam Symposium in Climate Transition Best Paper Award (2024) He currently supervises PhD candidates Bingzhi Zhang and Jing Wei. His externally funded research includes grants from British Academy/Leverhulme Trust and Carnegie UK Trust. He serves as Associate Editor for European Journal of Finance and British Accounting Review. As frequent speaker at central banks and policy forums (Federal Reserve Banks of New York & St. Louis), he translates research insights into regulatory practice and policy development.
Erik P.M. Vermeulen is a Full Professor of Business and Financial Law at Tilburg University and a key researcher at the Tilburg Law and Economics Center (TILEC) in the Netherlands. He also serves as Senior Counsel Corporate/Vice President at Philips International B.V. , focusing on corporate governance, M&A, and securities law. His academic work spans comparative company law, innovation, and sustainable legal frameworks. Current Affiliation: Professor at Tilburg Law School Practice: Corporate governance and venture capital at Philips His research explores how legal structures influence corporate competitiveness and innovation, particularly in digitalization and AI. He emphasizes the intersection of Law & Technology , Responsible Organizations , and Entrepreneurial Finance . Recent article trends include insights on: 2025: AI-driven corporate transformation and global compliance 2024: Gen X's tech struggles and urban well-being 2020: Evolution of governance frameworks He directs Tilburg's International Business Law Program and advises SMEs through the International Venture Club . His global teaching spans institutions in Colombia, Belgium, Japan, and Israel.
Kati Kulovesi is Professor of Law at the University of Eastern Finland , specializing in International Environmental Law , EU Climate Law, and the intersection of climate change law with international economic law. She works closely with the 3E Center at the Brussels School of Governance, Vrije Universiteit Brussels , and Earth Negotiations Bulletin , with multidisciplinary collaborations in the Atmospheric and Climate Competence Center . Education: LL.M. from University of Helsinki and London School of Economics; PhD from LSE Research Focus: EU Climate Policy, Legitimacy in Climate Governance, Arctic Environmental Regulation, Carbon Market Mechanisms Professional Experience: Legal adviser for Finnish Government, World Bank, UN FAO, European Commission, Nordic Council of Ministers, IUCN, and World Resources Institute Publications span EU Climate Law, WTO-Environmental Disputes, Arctic Governance, and Short-Lived Climate Pollutants, with recent work on the European Green Deal and Fit for 55 Package . Her scholarship integrates legal theory with empirical analysis of climate policy implementation.
Tim Jenkinson is a Professor of Finance at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. He holds dual roles as a Professorial Fellow at Keble College and a Research Associate at the European Corporate Governance Institute. His expertise spans private equity, IPOs, and institutional asset management, with a focus on empirical research leveraging unique industry data. Education: B.A. in Economics from the University of Cambridge, Thouron Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, DPhil in Economics from the University of Oxford. Research Interests : Tim’s work examines private equity performance persistence, IPO pricing dynamics, and regulatory impacts on financial markets. His studies have been published in top journals like Journal of Financial Economics and Management Science . Key Contributions : Director of the Oxford Private Equity Institute, founder of the Private Equity Research Consortium, and frequent keynote speaker at global finance events. His research has won major awards, including the Harry Markowitz Prize (2016) and Commonfund Prize (2015). Engagement & Teaching : Teaches entrepreneurial finance to MBA/EMBA students and runs the Oxford Private Equity Programme. Recognized with the 2014 'Best Elective Teacher' award. Also serves on valuation committees for Schroder British Opportunities Trust and Oxford University Endowment Management. Professional Roles : Partner at Oxera (economic consultancy), former UK Treasury Select Committee advisor, and expert witness in high-profile litigation. His work bridges academia and practice, influencing policy and industry standards. Labs & Initiatives : Leads the Oxford Private Equity Institute and collaborates with the Oxford-Hyundai Motor Group Foresight Centre. Active in shaping future research through the Private Equity Research Consortium.
Professor Will Bateman is a distinguished academic at the Australian National University (ANU) College of Law, where he serves as a Professor and recently completed his term as Associate Dean (Research) from 2021 to 2024. He is also a Chief Investigator for the ANU Grand Challenge project "Humanising Machine Intelligence" and a Fellow at the Gradient Institute, a leading ethical AI research organization based in Sydney. Professor Bateman's educational background is impressive, having earned a PhD and LLM (Hons) from the University of Cambridge and a BA/LLB (Hons) from the Australian National University. Prior to his academic career, he worked in appellate litigation, commercial disputes, and banking as a solicitor at Herbert Smith Freehills, and served as an associate to Justice Stephen Gageler AC of the High Court of Australia and Justice Steven Rares of the Federal Court of Australia. Professor Bateman's research spans two major interdisciplinary domains that sit at the intersection of law with finance and technology. His work on financial regulation focuses on the legal aspects of central banking, sovereign debt markets, digital currencies, and sustainable investing. He has provided expert evidence to the UK Parliament's House of Lords Inquiry into Quantitative Easing, and has collaborated with major financial institutions including the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the Bank of England. His research on artificial intelligence examines regulatory frameworks for AI in the public sector, with collaborations including the Minderoo Foundation and the Gradient Institute. His recent publications demonstrate a remarkable breadth across legal theory, financial regulation, and AI governance. The articles reveal a consistent theme of examining how traditional legal frameworks adapt to new financial technologies and monetary policy challenges. His work bridges theoretical legal scholarship with practical policy implications, as evidenced by his numerous government consultations and collaborations with central banks worldwide. 2020 Yorke Prize by the University of Cambridge for his work on public finance and constitutionalism Top 10 all-time most downloaded SSRN paper on central banking ("Central Bank Money: Liability, Asset, or Equity of the Nation?") Professor Bateman actively supervises research students, currently mentoring Benjamin Ettinger who is pursuing a PhD on "Legal Method, Cartels and Public Monopolies: A View From the High Court 1908 - 1948." He has secured significant research funding, including projects funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (UK), the German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft), and The Minderoo Foundation. His "Rebuilding Macroeconomics Initiative: Legal and Economic Conceptions of Money" received £245,000, while the "FA Mann" project was funded with €620,000 (approximately A$1,012,500). He leads the "Humanising Machine Intelligence" project, an ambitious interdisciplinary initiative involving computer scientists, mathematicians, philosophers, sociologists, psychologists, and lawyers aimed at developing democratically legitimate machine intelligence. He also co-led a major project with the University of Western Australia to formulate model legal frameworks for AI regulation in the public sector, funded by The Minderoo Foundation.
Adam B. Badawi is a Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law, where he maintains an active research agenda at the intersection of law, finance, and corporate governance. His scholarly work has established him as a leading expert in contract law, M&A transactions, securities litigation, and ESG compliance. Professor Badawi's research interests span multiple dimensions of corporate law and legal theory. His work on contractual complexity, particularly in debt agreements and M&A transactions, has provided significant insights into how legal drafting affects economic outcomes. He has extensively examined the business judgment rule, board authority, and the role of courts in corporate governance. More recently, his research has expanded into ESG-related topics, analyzing how environmental, social, and governance considerations intersect with traditional corporate law frameworks. His methodological approach often combines legal analysis with empirical techniques, including text analysis of legal documents and event studies of litigation outcomes. Professor Badawi's scholarly output demonstrates consistent high-impact research across multiple domains of corporate law. His early work focused on foundational aspects of contract theory and interpretation, while his more recent publications reflect growing interest in ESG metrics, executive compensation structures tied to sustainability goals, and the evolving regulatory landscape. The trajectory of his research shows a progression from theoretical legal analysis toward increasingly empirical and interdisciplinary approaches that bridge law with finance and data science. Professor Badawi has collaborated with numerous scholars across different institutions, including Duke University, Stanford Law School, and the University of Chicago Law School, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his work and its relevance to multiple academic communities.
Dr. Dicky Tsang is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law , The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He holds degrees from Georgetown University (S.J.D.), Columbia University (LL.M., J.D.), University College London (LL.M.), and the University of Hong Kong (LL.B., PCLL). His practice experience includes corporate finance law at Linklaters and Shearman & Sterling across New York, London, Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shanghai. Admitted to practice in New York, England & Wales, and Hong Kong Research Interests : Dr. Tsang specializes in Private International Law and Company Law , focusing on cross-border corporate liability, veil-piercing, arbitration agreements, and FRAND litigation. His work bridges empirical legal analysis with comparative law frameworks. Publication Trends : His recent scholarship examines jurisdictional conflicts, enforcement of foreign judgments, and regulatory challenges in global corporate law. Publications span journals like Virginia Journal of International Law and Journal of Private International Law . Scientific Awards : Outstanding Research Impact Award 2022-23 CUHK Research Excellence Award 2019-2020 CUHK Teaching Excellence Award 2016-2017 Grants : He has led multiple RGC-funded projects, including empirical studies on China’s choice-of-law regime and foreign judgment enforcement. Collaborative grants explore corporate governance and legal education in Asia.
Prof. Diane DE SAINT AFFRIQUE is a full-time Professor at SKEMA Business School (France) since 2019, specializing in Business Law, Ethics, and Governance. She holds a Doctorat d'Etat en Droit (2002) from Université Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas, with additional qualifications from ESSEC Business School and other institutions. Her academic leadership roles include Head of the Contract Law Master program (2016–present), Head of the Law Department (2003–2014), and responsible for the Master in Business Law (2006–2016). Research Focus: Her work centers on corporate governance, sustainable finance, AI ethics in healthcare and business, and legal frameworks for responsible business practices (RSE). She explores tensions between regulatory compliance and corporate autonomy, with recent emphasis on duty of vigilance legislation and AI accountability. Key Contributions: Over 30+ publications include analyses of: Legal implications of AI in medicine and business Corporate social responsibility and judicialization trends Religious freedom in French workplaces Data sovereignty and AI governance Affiliations & Impact: She chairs the French Academy of Legal Studies and Business, serves on the Board of VITAMINE T, and advises institutions like IFSI Ambroise-Paré. Her work frequently bridges legal theory with practical business challenges, emphasizing interdisciplinary solutions for global governance issues.
Stephen Brown is a Full Professor at the School of Political Studies , part of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa . His research focuses on democracy, democratization, conflict, foreign aid, and LGBT rights, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa and Mongolia. He also analyzes Canadian foreign aid policies under recent governments. Email: brown@uottawa.ca Office: 613-562-5800 (1896) Languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese His work bridges international development, political science, and human rights, examining how foreign aid intersects with democratic ownership, gender equality, and conflict resolution. Recent publications highlight tensions between donor priorities and local contexts, as well as Canada's evolving role in global development. Key trends in his 15 most recent articles (2025–2020) include: Canadian foreign aid policy under Harper and Trudeau governments LGBTQI+ rights advocacy in Africa and Asia Impact of global crises (e.g., COVID-19) on development cooperation Political economy of extractive industries in developing economies Debates on aid effectiveness, policy coherence, and donor alignment Transitional justice and electoral conflict management in post-crisis states
Michael Morse is an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, with a secondary appointment in the Political Science Department. He holds a JD from Yale Law School and a PhD in Political Science from Harvard University. Prior to his current position, he was a Bigelow Fellow at the University of Chicago Law School and served as a law clerk for federal judges in Alabama and California. Morse specializes in voting rights, election administration, and criminal justice system reform, combining empirical methods with legal scholarship to address issues such as felony disenfranchisement, voter ID laws, and election integrity. His research has been published in top journals including the California Law Review , American Political Science Review , and Science Advances . Notable contributions include analyses of Florida’s Amendment 4, voter registration coordination via the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), and studies on ballot design impacts. He has also written extensively on the election of local prosecutors and the role of fines/fees in criminal justice. Morse’s work frequently bridges legal and political science disciplines, emphasizing data-driven approaches to electoral systems. His recent focus on ‘lost votes by mail’ and privacy in election results underscores his commitment to advancing equitable and transparent electoral practices. He has been cited in media outlets like Slate , Vox , and NBC News for his accessible explanations of complex election-related issues. Scientific Recognition: Morse was recognized as a Bigelow Fellow at the University of Chicago Law School, a prestigious postdoctoral position supporting legal research.
