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Keble College

Professor James Goudkamp

Professor of the Law of Obligations and Fellow of Keble College

Professor James Goudkamp is widely regarded as one of England's leading experts on the law of torts.

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Faculty of Law

Keble College

About

Much of Professor James Goudkamp's research focuses on tort law, although his interests extend to other parts of the law of obligations and also to civil procedure. He is the author of more than 100 publications. In addition to his academic work, Professor Goudkamp practises as a barrister in London where he specialises in commercial law. His practice involves high-value complex litigation that usually has an international dimension. He has experience as an expert witness.

Expertise

  • Tort law
  • Contract law
  • Civil procedure

Languages

English, Brazilian Portuguese (intermediate)