Sam Bannister
Assistant Professor in Trusts Law, Faculty of Social Sciences
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Biography
Sam joined the 糖心原创 in September 2022, prior to which he has taught at Queen Mary University of London and Durham University. He has a BA in Law from Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge, and a LLM from Durham University. Sam has recently completed his PhD at Durham University, examining private law responses to disputes between cohabiting couples.
Teaching Summary
Sam teaches on the core undergraduate modules of Land Law and Trusts Law.
Research Summary
Sam's research involves considering future development of family property law, particularly in disputes between cohabiting couples. His PhD thesis contemplated the use of the doctrine of unjust… read more
Selected Publications
SAM BANNISTER, 2021. Domestic contributions as unjust enrichments: commodifying love? Child and Family Law Quarterly. 257
SAM BANNISTER, 2021. Over-acquiring and under-quantifying: continuing issues with the common intention constructive trust: Amin v Amin Conveyancer and Property Lawyer. 222
Current Research
Sam's research involves considering future development of family property law, particularly in disputes between cohabiting couples. His PhD thesis contemplated the use of the doctrine of unjust enrichment in this context and his current research considers the doctrine's potential relationship to widespread mistaken beliefs as to the rights of cohabiting couples. Sam also examines the value attached to domestic work such as caring within the home and questions the tension of love and money present in the case law. This has led to his examination of the economic theory of commodification in this context.
SAM BANNISTER, 2021. Domestic contributions as unjust enrichments: commodifying love? Child and Family Law Quarterly. 257
SAM BANNISTER, 2021. Over-acquiring and under-quantifying: continuing issues with the common intention constructive trust: Amin v Amin Conveyancer and Property Lawyer. 222