Dr. Umair Hafeez Ghori is Associate Professor at Bond University’s Faculty of Law. He holds a Ph.D. and an LLM in corporate and commercial laws from the University of New South Wales and an LLB (Hons.) from the University of London. He teaches a variety of subjects including International Investment and Trade Law, International Trade and Business Law, and Public International Law. Dr. Ghori’s research focuses on international trade law, export controls, and globalization. He has authored two monographs: “Export Restrictions and Export Controls: From WTO to the Realm of Global Security” (2023) and “Global Textiles and Clothing Trade – Trade Policy Perspectives” (2012). His recent edited volume, “Globalisation in Transition: Human and Economic Perspectives” (2023), reflects his deep engagement with the complexities of globalization. Dr. Ghori has background in commercial and corporate law practice.
Professor John Hynes Farrar is Distinguished Academic and Legal Professional with extensive experience in corporate governance and law. He is Professor of law emeritus at Bond University and Honorary Professor of law, University of Auckland, and University of Waikato. Professor Farrar graduated with an LLB (Hons) from University College, London, followed by an LLM and a LLD from the same institution. He further holds a Ph.D. from the University of Bristol. He has been admitted as Solicitor and Barrister in England, New Zealand, and Australia. Throughout his career, Professor Farrar has held numerous prestigious academic positions, including Professor of law at the University of Canterbury, University College Cardiff, and Victoria University of Wellington. He has also served as Dean of the School of Law at the University of Canterbury, Bond University, and the University of Waikato.