Dr. James Goudkamp

Biography

James Goudkamp is a Professor of Law Obligations at Keble College, University of Oxford. His research focuses on tort law, with interests that extend into various aspects of law obligations and civil procedure. He is an accomplished author with over 100 publications, contributing significantly to the field of legal scholarship. Among his major works are 'Tort Law Defences', and he co-authored several notable texts including the 9th edition of 'Atiyah's Accidents, Compensation and the Law' with Professor Peter Cane and the 20th edition of 'Winfield & Jolowicz on Tort Law' with Professor Donal Nolan. Goudkamp has completed a significant project on contributory negligence, resulting in the publication of comprehensive volumes on the subject. He holds a LL.B from the University of Wollongong, where he was awarded the University Medal in law in 2003, as well as postgraduate degrees from Magdalen College, Oxford including BCL in 2007, MPhil in 2008, and DPhil in 2010. His previous roles include Associate Lecturer at the University of Wollongong and positions at various esteemed colleges within Oxford. Goudkamp has held visiting positions at Harvard Law School, National University of Singapore, and University of Western Australia, and he is a member of the American Law Institute. He also maintains chambers in London and is an Academic Bencher at the Inner Temple.

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