Dr Jonathan Hardman

His appointment will take effect from August.

Dr Hardman was a solicitor in private practice for 10 years before starting at the law school. His research is conducted across a broad range of commercial law, particularly rights in security, and company law, particularly the law of private companies.

Most of his research has a law and economics methodology, which he has applied to a broad range of different subject matters.

He tweeted: “Thanks to all those who have given me support and guidance in my career so far.”