Patrick McAuslan

Patrick McAuslan reflects on some of the challenges and pitfalls involved in acting as a consultant in the field of law and development, with particular reference to his area of expertise of land.

p.mcauslan@dpu-associates.net

Specialisation

Land Law and Policy; Natural Resources Law; and Local Government.

Country experience

Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Swaziland, South Africa, Malawi, Gambia, Sudan, Somalia, Mauritius, Seychelles, Nigeria, Sierra Leone;
China, Afghanistan, India, Bangladesh, Maldives Indonesia, East Timor, Yemen;
Jamaica, Turks & Caicos, British Virgin Islands; and
Ukraine, Albania, Serbia.

Patrick McAuslan is Professor of Law and Emeritus Professor of Urban Management in the University of London. He trained as a lawyer, has taught, researched and practiced in the area of land law, land use law, land and natural resources policies and management in developing countries for over 40 years.