Martin Davies (law professor)

Martin Davies is an Australian academic specializing in maritime law, contract law, and remedies. He is currently the Tulane Maritime Law Center Director and the Admiralty Law Institute Professor of Maritime Law at Tulane University Law School in New Orleans.

Davies has held academic positions at several universities, including the University of Melbourne, where he was a professor of law, and the University of Queensland. He has also been a visiting professor at institutions in Europe and Asia.

His research and publications cover a wide range of topics within maritime law, including bills of lading, charterparties, marine insurance, and admiralty jurisdiction. He is the author of several influential books and articles in these areas.

Davies is a frequently sought-after speaker at international conferences and workshops on maritime law and related subjects. He is also involved in various professional organizations and advisory bodies related to maritime law reform. His work is often cited by courts and tribunals dealing with maritime disputes.