Dr. Tracy Boahene

Salford Business School

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Contact Details

Maxwell Building, Room 317.

Current positions

Lecturer in Law

Biography 

Tracy is a Lecturer in Law, who has been with the University since January 2018 and has years of experience in both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and learning, including module leadership. She holds a BA in Psychology, an LLB and LLM in International Commercial Law and more recently, a PhD in International Investment Law, where she examined State compliance with foreign investment arbitration awards. Tracy's research interests lie broadly within the sphere of International Economic Law, including WTO Law and the International Law of Foreign Investment, and International Commercial Law/Arbitration.

Prior to commencing her postgraduate studies and academic career, Tracy worked in several capacities in both public and private sectors, providing tailored counsel and assistance to major players on matters, including marginalization, social welfare and community development.

Areas of research

International Economic Law, including WTO Law, International Law of Foreign Investment, International Commercial Law/Arbitration

Areas of supervision

International Law of Foreign Investment (particularly Investor-State Dispute Settlement), WTO Law , International Commercial Law and Arbitration

Teaching

  • Tort Law
  • Land Law
  • Legal Systems and Digital Legal Skills
  • Legal Professional Development
  • Supporting Student Success
  • International Business Law, and
  • Advanced Corporate Law and Governance

Research Interests

  • International Economic Law, including WTO Law
  • International Law of Foreign Investment
  • International Commercial Law/Arbitration

Qualifications and Memberships

  • PhD - University of Salford
  • LLM (Distinction)- University of Salford
  • LLB (Hons) - University of London
  • BA (Hons) - University of Ghana