Dr Umair Ghori
Associate Professor
Level 2, Building 4, Faculty of Law, Bond University
Accepting PhD StudentsContact details
Professional biography
Dr Umair Ghori has a background in corporate law practice. He joined Bond University in November 2010 having spent four years at the University of New South Wales as a sessional lecturer (teaching Advanced Legal Research and selected components of International Trade Law). His PhD thesis (completed in 2011) focussed on conducting a comprehensive analysis of international trade policy on global textiles and clothing trade. This thesis was published in the Global Trade Law series of the prestigious European publisher Kluwer Law International in 2012. Dr Ghori's work has been published in well respected peer reviewed journals and edited volumes. His research interests include international trade, business and investment laws, particularly from the perspective of developing countries. He is fluent in Urdu and English.
Research interests
I joined Bond University in November 2010, having spent four years at the University of New South Wales as a sessional lecturer (teaching Advanced Legal Research and selected components of International Trade Law). My PhD thesis (completed in 2011) focussed on conducting a comprehensive analysis of international trade policy on global textiles and clothing trade.
I have a background in corporate law practice and I am primarily interested in international trade, business and investment law and policy. I am particularly interested in exploring the impact of globalisation on the trade policies of developing countries, and Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
I have authored two monographs: 'Global Textiles and Clothing Trade' (published 2012, Kluwer Law International) and 'Export Restrictions and Export Controls: From WTO to the Realm of Global Security' (published 2023, Edward Elgar). I have served as the lead editor of the edited volume entitled 'Globalisation in Transition: Human and Economic Perspectives' (published 2023, Springer). I have also served as Editor of Bond Law Review from 2014-2018. Â
My past research has looked at use of trade remedies such as safeguards, anti-dumping measures and GATT Article XX exceptions. Under international investment law and international economic law in general, I have looked at the evolving private labour standards, inclusive and exclusive structuring of BRICS trade and investment relations, definition of 'national interest' under Australian investment laws and investment in renewable energy sector in Pakistan. Â
My current research direction is exploring the use of export restrictions and controls in international trade, especially the from a developmental perspective. I have a wide ranging scope of research in the field of international trade, business and investment laws.
Teaching expertise
International Trade and Business law, Law of Contracts, Business Associations, Civil Remedies and Corporations Law.Qualifications
- Law, PhD, University of New South Wales, Award Date: 15 Mar 2011
- Law, LLM, University of New South Wales, Award Date: 18 Oct 2004
- Law, LLB (Hons), University of London, Award Date: 15 Aug 2001
Fields of Research
- International and comparative law
Statement for HDR students
I am happy to consider a wide variety of research proposals for higher degree research in international trade, business and investment laws (excluding international intellectual property and international tax laws).
Interested HDR applicants must demonstrate the possible policy impact of their research in their proposals. I am particularly interested in supervising research focusing on trade-related aspects of developing countries and LDCs.
Please submit a detailed proposal, with brief methodology, on your proposed area of research (1500-2000 words).