Jonathan Brosseau

Please tell us about your research project.
My research addresses complex “transnational legal problems” arising from the growing prevalence of cross-border activities. It aims to reconcile and coordinate divergent legal frameworks governing the interactions between sovereign entities and private parties, through the use of comparative law methodology and socio-legal theory. My doctoral studies, conducted at Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and McGill University under the joint supervision of Professors Mathias Audit and Andrea Bjorklund, focus on civil procedure related to foreign state immunity before national courts. By examining the procedural practices of jurisdictions such as France and the United Kingdom, I seek to develop a transnational framework that harmonizes these rules, ensuring more consistent and effective resolution of immunity-related disputes.

Could you please tell us a bit more about your scholarship/exchange programme?
I am participating in an exchange programme jointly organized by the Maison Française d’Oxford and the Institute of European and Comparative Law at the University of Oxford. From mid-September to mid-December 2024, I will actively engage in the Institute’s academic activities, including presenting my research during the Lunchtime Seminar Series, attending conferences, and contributing to collaborative scholarly discussions and events.

First impressions of Oxford/the University?
Oxford offers an exceptionally vibrant academic environment, particularly for comparative law research. The resources of the Bodleian Library, coupled with the intellectual setting of the Maison Française d’Oxford, provide an ideal foundation for rigorous legal analysis and interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering the advancement of transnational legal principles.