Dr. Rachel Leow

Biography

Rachel Leow is an Associate Professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science, where she joined the Law School in September 2022. Her main research expertise centers on private law focusing on agency law, unjust enrichment, restitution, trusts, and commercial equity. Rachel has a special interest in corporate attribution within private law, exemplified by her recent book, "Corporate Attribution Private Law" published by Hart Publishing in 2022. Her work has garnered citations from apex courts including the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom and the High Court of Australia, underscoring its legal significance. Previously, Rachel served as an Assistant Professor at the National University of Singapore (NUS), where she achieved acclaim for her teaching excellence, receiving multiple University Teaching Excellence Awards. She completed her LLB at NUS followed by an LLM and PhD at Downing College, University of Cambridge, where she was honored with the Gareth Jones Prize for the highest mark in law restitution and the Chancellor’s Medal for exceptional merit. Rachel's research also explores the implications of mental incapacity in private law and the liability of principals for agents' torts. She actively contributes to academic discourse through publications and reviews, communicating complex legal concepts in an accessible manner.

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