Overview

James is a full-time lecturer. His research interests are in the development of pensions law and policy. He is particularly interested in corporate responsibility for occupational pension schemes and the role of pensions in society.

He is interested in interdisciplinary and international perspectives on pensions and is a member of the European Network for Research on Supplementary Pensions and the Society of Legal Scholars.

James trained at a commercial law firm in London, after qualification he practised as a pensions lawyer at a commercial firm in Bristol. His PhD was awarded in 2018 and he has been involved with legal education and research for several years.

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Research

James is interested in all areas of pensions law and policy, particularly corporate responsibility for occupational pension  schemes and the role of pensions in society. He has practised as a pensions lawyer and was awarded his PhD in 2018 which looked at the role of the European Union in occupational pensions.

His research addresses the social and commercial implications of pensions law and policy, and he is currently investigating the policy of state pension integration and regulatory developments in occupational pensions and financial services. 

James is interested in interdisciplinary and international perspectives on pensions and is a member of the European Network for Research on Supplementary Pensions and the Society of Legal Scholars.

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Publications

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2022

• Davies B, Kolaczkowski J. (2022) The United Kingdom: Political and labour market influences, The Evolution of Supplementary Pensions 25 Years of Pension Reform, Edward Elgar Publishing.
• Kolaczkowski J, Maher M, Stevens Y, Werbrouck J. (2022) The Evolution of Supplementary Pensions 25 Years of Pension Reform, Edward Elgar Publishing.

2020

• Kolaczkowski J. (2020) The Social Role of Occupational Pension Schemes, Pensions: Law, Policy and Practice, Hart Publishing.

2017

• Kolaczkowski J. (2017) Protection for pension scheme members in times of financial crisis: looking beyond national competencies, Journal of Insurance, Financial Markets & Consumer Protection.

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Teaching

Modules taught

• LAW2041 - Equity and Trusts
• LAW3043 - Company Law

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Biography

LLB (with European Study) from the University of Exeter (2003-2007)

Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, (Legal Practice Course) at the College of Law, London Bloomsbury (2007-2008)

Member of the Law Society, admitted to the roll of solicitors (2010)

PhD entitled 'What is the proper role for the European Union in Occupational Pensions in the UK' awarded by the University of Bristol (2018)

Lecturer at the University of the West of England, Bristol Law School, (2018-2021)

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