Lecturer
- Overview
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Dr Justin Borg-Barthet Contact Details
- Telephone
- work +44 (0)1224 272436
- Fax
- fax +44 (0)1224 272442
- jborgbarthet@abdn.ac.uk
- Address
- The University of Aberdeen C50, Taylor Building
Biography
Justin Borg-Barthet studied Law and European Studies at the University of Malta. After qualifying as an advocate in Malta, he pursued postgraduate studies at the University of Aberdeen. This was followed by a lectureship at the University of Dundee. He joined the School of Law as a lecturer in September 2012.
- Research
Research Interests
Justin's research explores the legitimacy of the private international law of the European Union, with particular reference to the principle of mutual recognition. He has published work on a range of topics, including European company law, online gambling and the recognition of same-sex relationships. The work addresses the balance between individual freedoms and the residual rights of EU Member States to govern their socio-economic affairs.
Research Grants
- 2015-16: ‘The judicial application of EU family law’, Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs, European Parliament
- 2015-16: Member of the Steering Group and Country Reporter (Malta) for DG Justice contract JUST/2014/JCOO/PR/CIVI/0051: ‘Study on the law applicable to companies with the aim of a possible harmonisation of conflict of laws rules on the matter’
- 2014-17: Elphinstone Grant to support the award of a PhD scholarship on 'The Architecture of EU Company Law'
- Teaching
Teaching Responsibilities
Course coordinator
- LS 2026 EU Institutions and Law
- LS 2531 Introduction to Spanish Law
- LS/LX 4020 Contemporary Legal Issues in European Integration
- LS 551B Choice of Law for Business
Lecturer/Tutor
- LS 1021 Legal System
- LS 4529 Family Law (Honours)
- Further Info
External Responsibilities
- Advisory Board Member, Scottish Universities Legal Network on Europe (SULNE)
Admin Responsibilities
- Convener, Undergraduate Policy Committee (Law)
- Deputy Graduate School Officer (Law)
- Member, Research Environment Committee (Law)
- Member, Cross-College Feedback and Assessment Task Force
Current Research Students
- Chukwudi Paschal Ojiegbe, 'The Interface between International Commercial Arbitration and the EU Judgments Regulation’ (PhD)
- Lela Mélon, ‘The Architecture of EU Company Law’ (PhD)
- Publications
Publications