Lecturer
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Biography
Francesca joined the School in August 2022 after completing her doctoral studies at the Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge. Francesca has an especial interest in international development and international economic law. Her research is broadly concerned with the use of legal reforms to promote economic and sustainable development. To date, this research has focused on rule of law promotion, institutional theory, and international investment law. She also has an enduring interest in conceptual analysis which permeates all aspects of her research pursuits.
In Aberdeen, she is an active member of the Anti-SLAPP Research Hub where she and her colleagues investigate the strategic use of litigation to suppress freedom of expression on matters of public interest. Outside of the University of Aberdeen, Francesca is an Associate Researcher on the POPBACK project (funded by the NORFACE network) which examines democratic backsliding and the crisis of the rule of law in the European Union from a multi-disciplinary perspective. She is also a member of the Rule of Law and Economic Development Working Group at McGill University.
Memberships and Affiliations
- Internal Memberships
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Public Engagement Officer for the Anti-SLAPP Research Hub.
LGBT+ Ally for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
Member of the Centre for Private International Law.
- External Memberships
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Associated Researcher for POPBACK Project investigating Populist Backlash, Democratic Backsliding, and the Crisis of the Rule of Law in the European Union.
Collaborator with Rule of Law and Economic Development Research Group (McGill University)
Latest Publications
Market-Engaging Institutions: The Rule of Law, Resilience and Responsiveness in an Era of Institutional Flux
Hague Journal on the Rule of LawContributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40803-023-00190-4
- [ONLINE] View publication in Scopus
Freedom of speech: Scotland could derail Europe’s drive to stop rich people silencing journalists
The ConversationContributions to Specialist Publications: ArticlesThe rule of law, governance, and development
Handbook on Governance and Development. Hout, W., Hutchinson, J. (eds.). Edward Elgar Publishing Limited, pp. 160-178, 18 pagesChapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: ChaptersA return to the doctrine of forum non conveniens after Brexit and the implications for corporate accountability
Journal of Private International Law, vol. 18, no. 3, pp. 399-423Contributions to Journals: ArticlesDevelopments in corporate accountability across the Irish Sea: Okpabi v Royal Dutch Shell Plc
Hibernian Law Journal , vol. 20, pp. 170Contributions to Journals: Articles
- Teaching
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Teaching Responsibilities
Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance for Corporate Finance
Comparative and International Perspectives on Company Law
Private International Law
- Publications
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Market-Engaging Institutions: The Rule of Law, Resilience and Responsiveness in an Era of Institutional Flux
Hague Journal on the Rule of LawContributions to Journals: Articles- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40803-023-00190-4
- [ONLINE] View publication in Scopus
Freedom of speech: Scotland could derail Europe’s drive to stop rich people silencing journalists
The ConversationContributions to Specialist Publications: ArticlesThe rule of law, governance, and development
Handbook on Governance and Development. Hout, W., Hutchinson, J. (eds.). Edward Elgar Publishing Limited, pp. 160-178, 18 pagesChapters in Books, Reports and Conference Proceedings: ChaptersA return to the doctrine of forum non conveniens after Brexit and the implications for corporate accountability
Journal of Private International Law, vol. 18, no. 3, pp. 399-423Contributions to Journals: ArticlesDevelopments in corporate accountability across the Irish Sea: Okpabi v Royal Dutch Shell Plc
Hibernian Law Journal , vol. 20, pp. 170Contributions to Journals: ArticlesMunicipio de Mariana v BHP Group: Implications of the UK High Court’s Decision
Business and Human Rights Journal, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 392-398Contributions to Journals: Articles