Dr. Will Bateman

Biography

Professor Bateman is the Associate Dean of Research at the ANU College of Law, where his research primarily focuses on the legal aspects of financial markets and economic institutions, as well as the implications of advanced technology on public administration. He leads multi-jurisdictional projects that examine the legal regulation of public and private finance, with particular emphasis on central banking, sovereign debt markets, national budget formulation, and sustainable investing. Collaborating across a range of disciplines, including economics, political science, and philosophy, Professor Bateman also spearheads research projects on the regulation of artificial intelligence, especially concerning the frameworks that govern its deployment within the public sector. His academic career includes experience in appellate litigation and commercial disputes as a banking solicitor at Herbert Smith Freehills, and he served as an associate to the Honorable Justice Stephen Gageler AC at the High Court of Australia, as well as to the Honorable Justice Steven Rares at the Federal Court of Australia. Professor Bateman holds a PhD and LLM from the University of Cambridge and a combined LL.B/BA from the Australian National University.

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