Wealth and Poverty in Close Personal Relationships

Susan Millns is Professor of Law and Head of the Law School at the University of Sussex. Her research lies in the area of European Human Rights Law and European Constitutional Law. She has a particular interest in feminist legal studies and gender equality and has written extensively on gender and public law issues. Simone Wong is a Reader in Law at the University of Kent. In addition to being a member of Lincoln’s Inn in the UK, she has been called to the Bar in Malaysia, Singapore and Australian Capital Territory. Prior to her joining Kent in 1998, Simone had practised in Malaysia (1986-1989) and Singapore (1990-1994). She teaches Banking Law as well as Equity & Trusts. Her research interests are primarily in Equity, Trusts, Cohabitation and other Domestic Relationships, and Banking.

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