Dr. Michael Duffy

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michael Duffy is an Associate Professor at Monash University, leading the Corporate Law, Organisation Litigation Research Group. His extensive research focuses on ASIC law, company shareholder law, legal liability, and major dispute resolution, with particular expertise in financial services regulation, insolvency, and litigation funding. Duffy's scholarly contributions to the understanding of institutional economics and the interplay of public and private governance are notable, having informed debates on Australia's constitutional law and property rights. He is also the President of the Society of Corporate Law Academics, representing corporate law academics across Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia Pacific. Before joining academia, he worked as a Senior Lawyer at ASIC and in reputable law firms, specializing in commercial litigation and insolvency. He has been recognized for his contributions with several awards, including the Dean's Commendation for Excellence in Research. Duffy's commitment to legal reform is evident in his submissions to inquiries concerning the regulation of class actions and corporate legal obligations. He teaches insolvency law and corporate governance at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and his research supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing the global imperative to enhance access to justice and ethical governance.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Leading research in corporate law and litigation.

Senior Lawyer

2012-01-01 — 2017-01-01

ASIC • Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Responsible for corporate investigations and compliance.

Awards

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Dean's Commendation for Excellence in Research

2020-12-07
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Shortlisted for Australian Legal Research Award

2022-06-01

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.