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Research Focus
Billy Melo Araujo’s research interests focus in the areas of international trade law and EU external trade relations. His monograph, “The EU Deep Trade Agenda – Law and Policy” (Oxford University Press 2016), was the first comprehensive legal examination of regulatory disciplines included in EU trade agreements. He has also published multiple articles in leading peer-reviewed law journals on issues such as trade in services, trade and sustainable development and the democratic legitimacy of trade agreements.
More recently, Dr. Billy Melo Araujo’s research has focused on the trade-related dimension of Brexit. He has, in particular, written on the interplay between devolution and UK trade agreements as well as the implications of the Ireland-Northern Ireland Protocol. He is also currently co-investigator in the ESRC funded project “Governance for 'a place between': the multilevel dynamics of implementing the Protocol on Northern Ireland”.
Public engagement is an important feature of Dr. Billy Melo Araujo’s research. He has advised, on a consultancy basis, the Northern Ireland Department for the Economy on trade law related matters and provided training to the governments of Northern, Ireland, Scotland and Wales on international trade law. He has also given evidence to the International Trade Committee of the House of Commons as well as the Finance and Constitution Committee of the Scottish parliament. Finally, Dr. Billy Melo Araujo regularly publishes articles in widely read media outlets such as The Conversation and QPol.
Teaching
Current teaching: WTO Law (LLM), UK Trade Law (LLM, EU Law (JD)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Projects
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R6532LAW: Tensions at the Fringes of the European Union - Regaining the EU's purpose
Schiek, D. (PI), Anthony, G. (CoI), Dobbs, M. (CoI), Galligan, Y. (CoI), McGowan, L. (CoI), Melo Araujo, B. (CoI), Morison, J. (CoI) & Phinnemore, D. (CoI)
16/02/2016 → …
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Northern Ireland's hybrid trade regime: an examination of the relationship between the Ireland-Northern Ireland protocol and the UK’s post-Brexit trade agreements
Melo Araujo, B. & Wilkinson, D., 05 Mar 2024, In: Journal of International Trade Law and Policy. 23, 1, p. 37-58Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Northern Ireland’s hybrid trade regime: an examination of the relationship between the Ireland-Northern Ireland Protocol and the UK’s post-Brexit trade agreements
Melo Araujo, B. & Wilkinson, D., 05 Mar 2024, In: Journal of International Trade Law and Policy. 23, 1, p. 37-58 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland and the Trade and Cooperation Agreement: silos and symbiosis
Melo Araujo, B., 30 Jun 2024, In: Common Market Law Review. 61, 3, p. 727-766Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Windsor Framework and its impact for Northern Ireland and EU-UK Relations?
Melo Araujo, B., 07 May 2024, The law & politics of Brexit. Volume V. The Trade and Cooperation Agreement. Fabbrini, F. (ed.). Oxford University Press, Vol. 5. (The Law and Politics of Brexit).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Global economic governance
Ferreira Lima, K. P. F. L. & Melo Araujo, B., 01 Dec 2023, (Accepted) Handbook on global governance. Edward Elgar Publishing LtdResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Activities
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The Northern Ireland Protocol and the EU-US Trade War
Melo Araujo, B. (Advisor)
19 Mar 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited or keynote talk at national or international conference
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Journal of Environmental Law (Journal)
Melo Araujo, B. (Peer reviewer)
2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
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Open Learning: ‘NI after Brexit: a guide for the perplexed'
Melo Araujo, B. (Participant)
26 May 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Routledge (Publisher)
Melo Araujo, B. (Peer reviewer)
2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
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Journal of Environmental Policy and Planning (Journal)
Melo Araujo, B. (Peer reviewer)
2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
Press/Media
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View From Stormont: What does the UK-US trade deal mean for Northern Ireland?
12/05/2025
1 Media contribution
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Northern Ireland risks being caught in crossfire of Trump’s trade war
06/03/2025
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment