جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• International Law
• Comparative Labor Law
• Labor Mediation
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Charles-Francis-Xavier Szymanski is a Professor at the Faculty of Law of Vytautas Magnus University , specializing in the Department of Private Law . He is a renowned expert in international labor law, comparative legal systems, and ethical dimensions of legal practice, with a focus on globalization's impact on legal frameworks. Languages: English (native), Polish (native), Spanish (basics) Key affiliations: Faculty of Law (32 publications), Department of Private Law (12 publications) His research spans Labor Law , Contract Law , and Applied Ethics , particularly examining: Good faith doctrine in U.S. labor negotiations Platform economy worker classification Historical implications of Chiune Sugihara's actions Comparative analysis of European and U.S. mediation systems Social clauses in trade agreements Union roles in modern labor disputes Recent publications reveal expertise in gig economy regulation , collective bargaining , and judicial impacts on labor movements . While no explicit awards are documented, his extensive international collaborations (Italy, Poland, UK) demonstrate academic influence.

Rick Bigwoodمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Contract Law
• Property Law
• Equity
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Rick Bigwood is a Professor and Academic Dean at the TC Beirne School of Law, University of Queensland. His principal teaching and research expertise spans contract law, property law, and equity. Previously, he served as Senior Solicitor with the Federal Attorney-General's Department and held academic positions at Bond University and the University of Auckland, where he directed the Research Centre for Business Law. Research Interests: Professor Bigwood specializes in contract vitiation doctrines (duress, undue influence, unconscionable dealing), equitable remedies, and commercial law reform. His work examines doctrinal evolution across Commonwealth jurisdictions and statutory interpretation challenges. Publication Focus: His extensive publications demonstrate consistent focus on contract law's equitable dimensions, with recent articles analyzing unconscionability doctrines across Australian, Canadian, and Singaporean jurisdictions. His scholarship often engages with judicial reasoning patterns and statutory reforms. Awards: National Tertiary Teaching Excellence Award (2006) JF Northey Memorial Book Award for Exploitative Contracts (2003) Editorial Leadership: Former General Editor of New Zealand Universities Law Review and Editor of New Zealand Law Review (2002-2008). Currently serves on editorial boards of multiple international law journals.

• Employment Law
• Contract Law
• Labor Rights
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Gabrielle Golding is a Senior Lecturer at the Adelaide Law School, University of Adelaide, and serves as Associate Dean of Law (Learning and Teaching). She specializes in employment and contract law, focusing on the intersection of legal norms and workplace realities. Her research has influenced Australian legislation, including amendments to the Fair Work Act, and been cited in federal court rulings. Golding holds a PhD in employment and contract law (awarded the Bonython Prize) and has held roles at Monash University, the Federal Court of Australia, and international law firm Minter Ellison. Affiliations: Adelaide Law School, Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics Education: PhD (University of Adelaide), LLM (ANU), B.Laws (Honours) & B.A. (Politics) Research Interests: Implied contract terms, right to disconnect, procedural fairness in disciplinary processes, and statutory unconscionability. Her book Shaping Contracts for Work (Oxford UP, 2023) was shortlisted for the prestigious Peter Birks Prize. Golding engages widely with media (BBC, ABC, The Guardian) and advises organizations like the International Labour Organization and Australian unions. Awards include the Barbara Kidman Women's Fellowship (2022) and multiple teaching/research nominations. Grants: Over $100,000 in funding from Adelaide Law School, the Law Foundation of SA, and external bodies like the Solidarity Center. Teaching includes courses on contract law, employment law, and legal research. Lab/Team: Coordinates the South Australian Chapter of the Australian Labour Law Association and collaborates with global networks like the Labour Law Research Network.

Michael Poulsomمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Property Law
• Landlord and Tenant Law
• Property Practice
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael Poulsom is a Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University, specializing in Property Law, Landlord and Tenant Law, and Property Practice. He holds an LL.B. (1995) and LL.M. (2001) from Birmingham University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (1996), and a PhD by Publication from Manchester Metropolitan University (2025). He transitioned from a 16-year career as a practicing solicitor specializing in commercial/residential property (1998–2014) to full-time academia in 2011. His research focuses on practical property law issues including home working legalities, rentcharge systems, and restrictive covenants, with publications in prestigious journals like Journal of Property, Planning and Environmental Law and The Conveyancer and Property Lawyer . He currently serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Property, Planning and Environmental Law and leads LLB/GDL Land Law modules. His academic contributions bridge legal theory and practice, addressing modern challenges such as remote work implications for property agreements and reform of historical statutory provisions. Notable works include analyses of commercial rent forfeiture mechanisms ( 2022 ), the interplay between home working and restrictive covenants ( 2021 ), and view rights protection ( 2018 ). His 2025 PhD synthesis paper reflects decades of research into land law's logical foundations. Professional service includes module leadership roles and editorial responsibilities, contributing to both academic discourse and practitioner education. He maintains active engagement with legal practice through articles in practitioner journals like Property in Practice , covering topics such as adverse possession, green leases, and overage mechanisms.

• Contract Law
• Competition Law
• Consumer Protection Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

May Fong Cheong is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the Thomas More Law School, Faculty of Law and Business. Her research spans Contract Law, Competition Law, Consumer Protection, and Malaysian/Singaporean legal systems, with a strong focus on gender equity and socioeconomic justice. She has published extensively on topics such as financial disengagement of Indigenous Australians, gender diversity in corporate governance, and legal reforms in Asian jurisdictions. Her work demonstrates a consistent emphasis on: Comparative analysis of common law systems (Australia, Malaysia, Hong Kong) Statutory interpretation and legislative innovation Socioeconomic factors in legal frameworks Consumer rights and corporate accountability Notably absent are mentions of awards, students, or external grants in the available data.

Chris Huntمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Privacy Law
• Tort Law
• Law of Obligations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chris Hunt is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Law, Thompson Rivers University (TRU). He holds a BA from Mount Allison University, LLB from the University of Manitoba, and LLM and PhD from the University of Cambridge. His career includes judicial clerkship at the Supreme Court of British Columbia and commercial litigation practice in Vancouver. His research focuses on privacy law (particularly digital privacy and tort law), law of obligations (contract, unjust enrichment), and evidence law. His scholarship has influenced Canadian courts and international law reform bodies, including citations by the Supreme Court of Canada and Law Reform Commissions globally. Awards include multiple Teaching Excellence Prizes, the University-wide Faculty Excellence Award (2019), and the President’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship (2018). He authored Search & Seizure (2023) and co-edited The Last Frontier: Digital Privacy and the Charter (2021). He served as Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Journal of Comparative and Contemporary Law since 2013, focusing on themes like privacy, animal law, and legal education. Courses taught include Contract Law, Evidence, and Unjust Enrichment. Education: BA (Mount Allison), LLB (Manitoba), LLM/PhD (Cambridge) Key Roles: Editor-in-Chief (Canadian Journal of Comparative and Contemporary Law), Full Professor (TRU Law) Awards: David Watson Prize (2013), Cited in 20+ judicial decisions and international reports His articles address privacy in digital contexts, contractual fairness, evidence admissibility, and comparative statutory interpretation. Recent work emphasizes privacy’s intersection with free speech and modern legal frameworks.

• Commercial Law
• International and Comparative Law
• Contract Law
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Leo Z Liao is a Senior Lecturer at the Te Piringa Faculty of Law, University of Waikato, New Zealand. He holds dual legal qualifications from Renmin University of China (RUC) and the University of Auckland, including a PhD in Law. His career spans over 25 years in legal practice in China and New Zealand, specializing in commercial law, tax law, and cross-cultural legal issues. He currently serves as Convenor of International Engagement (China) and supervises PhD/MPhil students. Dr. Liao’s research focuses on comparative law between China and common law jurisdictions, contract law, property law, and the cultural dimensions of legal transactions. He has published extensively in journals like SISU Law Review and Asia Pacific Law Review , analyzing topics such as contractual interpretation, fiduciary obligations in asset management, and cultural influences on familial disputes. As an expert witness, he has provided Chinese legal and cultural expertise in New Zealand courts, notably in high-profile cases involving cross-border commercial disputes. His teaching spans contracts, land law, and banking/finance law at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.