Dr. Bashayer AlMajed
Assistant Professor of Law, Kuwait University - School of Law (Kuwait City, Kuwait)
Contract Law; Civil Law; Business Law; Investment; Legal History
PhD in Law, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
LLM in Legal Theory and History, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
MA in Public Law (Honours), Kuwait University, Kuwait City, Kuwait
BA in Law (Honours), Kuwait University, Kuwait City, Kuwait
Diploma in Migration and Human Rights, United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute
Member of the British Institute of International & Comparative Law
Member of SALS (Society for Advanced Legal Studies)
Member of the Middle East Studies Association
Member of the British Society for Middle Eastern Studies
Member of the International Bar Associations
Member of Chatham House
Dr. Bashayer is an Assistant Professor at Kuwait University, teaching Civil and Contract Law at Kuwait University, with additional specialisation in Kuwaiti investment consultation and restructuring. She is experienced in providing legal counsel in all aspects of Civil Law. Dr. Bashayer's research area is focused on the development of the Kuwaiti legal system and the impact of Islamic Law and French Civil Law. Additionally, Dr. Bashayer is an experienced and award-winning public speaker, with a strong presence at both academic conferences and on national television, as well as a strong interest in politics, constitutional and humanitarian issues and law reforms. Her recent TEDx talk focused on the power of many voices working together for positive changes. She recently won International Muslim of the Year at the British Muslim Awards, for her efforts to empower young people, and young women in particular and Most Influential Woman in International Speaking Events at the 2020 Global Excellence Awards.