Dr. John Phillips

Biography

Professor John Phillips joined Dickson Poon School of Law as Professor of English Law in 1996. After graduating from Cambridge University, Professor Phillips practiced as a Barrister in England and Australia, and he has held academic appointments at the University of Queensland and the University of Western Australia. He served as the Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Western Australia from 1993 to 1996. In 1981, he was a Visiting Scholar at Harvard University. Professor Phillips' main research interests include contract law, commercial law, and intellectual property law, which are reflected in his publications, such as 'Protecting Designs: Law Litigation' and 'The Modern Contract Guarantee'. The fourth Australian edition and the English edition (completely rewritten for the jurisdiction) have been published. His works aim for scholarly analysis and evaluation of relevant areas of law, questioning existing dogma and providing suggestions for reform, with detailed reference texts for legal practice.

Research Interests