Susan Watson (academic)

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Susan Watson
Other namesSusan Mary Watson
Alma mater University of Auckland
Scientific career
Fields Company law
Institutions University of Auckland

Susan Mary Watson is a New Zealand law academic specialising in company law. She is currently a full professor at the University of Auckland.

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Academic career

After an undergraduate at the University of Auckland, she practiced for two city law firms before joining the staff, rising to full professor. [1]

Watson occasionally writes for the New Zealand Herald [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

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References

  1. "Professor Susan Watson - The University of Auckland". unidirectory.auckland.ac.nz.
  2. Watson, Susan (6 September 2010). "Susan Watson: Grey boards need a touch of flair" via www.nzherald.co.nz.
  3. Fisher, Jared Savage and David (18 February 2014). "Company's debt 'not personal responsibility of owner'" via www.nzherald.co.nz.
  4. Watson, Susan (10 June 2013). "Susan Watson: Mixed-ownership model warrants closer look" via www.nzherald.co.nz.
  5. Huang, Susan Watson & Chye-Ching (14 January 2011). "Good case for partial SOE privatisation?" via www.nzherald.co.nz.
  6. Hirsch, Susan Watson and Rebecca (3 January 2011). "Susan Watson and Rebecca Hirsch: Whistleblower protection could have helped investors" via www.nzherald.co.nz.
  7. "Susan Watson: Ending the corporate pay spiral". 30 May 2010 via www.nzherald.co.nz.