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Financial instruments with various type of indicators including volume analysis for professional technical analysis on the monitor of a computer. Queen Mary academics investigate the future of banking law
6 December 2024

Dr Daniele D’Alvia and Dr Katrien Morbee are part of a new research project funded by the Society of Legal Scholars to investigate the trends, opportunities and challenges in Banking Law in the twenty-first century.

Queen Mary Dispute Resolution students and Maria Fanou with ICSID Secretary General Martina Polasek. ICSID Secretary General Martina Polasek Visits the School of International Arbitration
3 December 2024

On 26 November 2024, the School of International Arbitration at Queen Mary University of London had the privilege of hosting the Secretary General of the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), Ms Martina Polasek.

Professor Maxi Scherer on stage delivering her her lecture. She is at a lectern wearing a bright yellow top. Professor Maxi Scherer gives keynote lecture on regulating AI in International Arbitration
25 November 2024

On 6 November, Maxi Scherer, Professor in International Arbitration, Dispute Resolution and Energy Law at Queen Mary University of London, delivered the Herbert Smith Freehills - SMU Asian Arbitration Lecture 2024 in Singapore.

A close up of the Wall Street sign in Manhattan, New York. There are three US flags on flag poles coming off a building in the background. Why Donald Trump’s election win fuelled a stock market surge
22 November 2024

Dr Daniele D’Alvia, Lecturer in Banking and Finance Law at Queen Mary University of London, writes for The Conversation about why Donald Trump’s victory has fuelled a surge in the stock market.

The close up view of the font of the White House in Washington DC, USA. “Trump Trades”: Stock Market Speculators Lured by the Smell of Trumpism
15 November 2024

Dr Daniele D'Alvia comments on how Donald Trump’s victory is affecting the stock market for France 24.

Professor Duncan Matthews, Professor Noam Shemtov and Dr Guan Tang standing with the delegation from the Guangdong Intellectual Property Protection Centre outside the Centre for Commercial Law Studies. Chinese delegation from Guangdong IP Protection Centre visits the Queen Mary Intellectual Property Research Institute
24 October 2024

A high-level delegation of Chinese experts from the Guangdong Intellectual Property Protection Centre visited the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) on Monday 21 October for a meeting at the Queen Mary Intellectual Property Research Institute (QMIPRI).

Love, Death and Robots cover Can the Law Keep Up with AI? Dr Keri Grieman’s Latest Book Tackles High-Risk AI Regulation
17 October 2024

A comprehensive look at how law can evolve to keep pace with artificial intelligence in critical sectors like healthcare and autonomous vehicles.

The outside of Tylney Hall. It is a red bricked manor house with wisteria growing up the walls. Queen Mary dispute resolution students join YIAG LCIA Tylney Hall Symposium
14 October 2024

The London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) organised another of their flagship meetings at Tylney Hall, on 20 September 2024. It included a Symposium jointly organised with the Co-Chairs of the Young International Arbitration Group (YIAG) and provided a mentorship opportunity for a diverse group of ten students – mentees.

The reliefs in the pediment on the front of the Stock Exhange building in Wall Street Wall Street strikes back against New York's sovereign debt bill
30 September 2024

Professor Rodrigo Olivares-Caminal speaks to Reuters about the proposed changes to laws in New York State.

A collage of images from the CLEO Conference of presenters speaking and attendees listening to talks. qLegal and the QMUL LAC co-host the annual CLEO conference
18 September 2024

On 4 September, qLegal and the Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre (QMLAC) were delighted to host the annual Clinical Legal Education Organisation (CLEO) conference at the Centre for Commercial Law Studies.  

View of North America from space. Professor Rosa Lastra to speak at the IMF
9 September 2024

On 12 September, Professor Lastra will present at the Sovereign Debt Workshop on the topic of 'Rethinking the Sustainability of Sovereign Debt'.

Shelves filled with books in a library. Three decades of legal scholarship under the lens: Study reveals impact of research assessments on UK academic publishing
30 August 2024

Analysis of 30,000+ research outputs highlights shift in publication strategies and raises questions about diversity in legal scholarship.

The North and South American continents, as seen from space. Call for papers - 7th Conference on Law & Macroeconomics
29 August 2024

Submissions are open for the 7th Conference on Law & Macroeconomics. Submissions are due on or before 13 October 2024.

Liudmyla Kasain and Daniele D'Alvia at the annual banquette of the Worshipful Company of International Bankers (WCIB). Chevening/Mansion House Scholarship provides invaluable opportunities for Queen Mary LLM student
14 August 2024

Liudmyla Kasian is a Banking and Finance Law LLM student and Chevening/Mansion House Scholarship recipient at the School of Law, Queen Mary University of London. She shares with us what the scholarship scheme means to her:

Professor Ioannis Kokkoris standing against a backdrop of the ocean. Director of CCLS recognised as one of the world's leading experts in competition law and economics
12 August 2024

For the second year in a row, Professor Ioannis Kokkoris has been featured as an expert in the WWL: Competition rankings; a comprehensive guide to the leading competition and state aid lawyers and economists around the world.

A tablet with the google homepage open. Google loses antitrust case over search: "One of the seminal cases now in the US"
8 August 2024

Professor Ioannis Kokkoris appeared on CGTN Europe to discuss the result of the antitrust case and what it could mean for consumers and the competition sector.

Nicholas Peacock, Maria Fanou and Joanne Lau on the panel at the School of International Arbitration's co-curricular event. School of International Arbitration hosted a Co-Curricular with HKIAC's Secretary-General
7 August 2024

On 6 June 2024, the School of International Arbitration of Queen Mary University of London organised another successful co-curricular. The event looked at arbitration in Asia.

Karen Watton speaking to attendees at the qLegal 10th Anniversary celebration. Celebrating 10 Years of qLegal: Honouring partnerships, innovation, and impact
24 July 2024

qLegal, Queen Mary University of London’s renowned pro bono commercial law clinic, celebrated a decade of transformative impact at their annual summer party. 

Dr Tibisay Morgandi with other attendees at the conference on ‘Counterclaims in International Law’ at Leiden University Dr Tibisay Morgandi co-convened conference at Leiden University
22 July 2024

Dr Tibisay Morgandi co-convened a conference on ‘Counterclaims in International Law’ alongside Dr Jason Rudall from the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies of Leiden Law School.

A trunk of a tree in a forest. In the background are more trees. Dr Tibisay Morgandi appointed Distinguished Research Fellow at prominent environmental law centre
22 July 2024

She was appointed by the Centre for Environmental Law (CEL) of Macquarie University, in recognition of her work in the field of climate law, environmental law, and business and human rights.

Isabel Vanhaeverbeke receiving the White & Black Queen Mary LLM essay prize in European Law of Patents from Duncan Matthews. White & Black award Isabel Vanhaeverbeke the Queen Mary LLM essay prize in European Law of Patents
11 July 2024

Oxford based law firm White & Black has awarded the third annual prize for best essay in LLM European Law of Patents 2023-24 for students studying at the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS), Queen Mary University of London to Isabel Vanhaeverbeke.

A commercial airplane taking off. It has the Lufthansa logo on the side. Lufthansa’s Italian airline deal review is finally set to land
11 July 2024

Professor Ioannis Kokkoris comments on the Lufthansa and ITA Airways merger for POLITICO’s Fair Play newsletter.

Law of the Future Competition 2024 winners and finalists with qLegal staff. qLegal announces winners of the “Law of the Future Competition 2024” supported by partners Ropes & Gray and Bloomberg
27 June 2024

qLegal, dedicated to fostering innovation and supporting emerging legal minds, is delighted to announce the winners of the Law of the Future Competition 2024.

Karan Abhaykumar Parmar, Dr Maria Fanou, Daria Korniienko, Minul Muhamdiramge and João Gabriel Volasco Rodrigues standing in front of a panelled wall with portraits. School of International Arbitration’s strong presence in the LIDW24
18 June 2024

Daria Korniienko, Comparative and International Dispute Resolution LLM class 2023, reports on Queen Mary University of London's involvement in the London International Disputes Week 2024, including the several contributions from our LLM students to the Kluwer Arbitration Blog.

Water gushing. Professor Rosa Lastra consulted on a UNIDROIT guide to bank liquidation
13 June 2024

The Draft Legislative Guide on Bank Liquidation is being put together by the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT).

A row of slot machines at a British casino. Can banks help stop gambling harm?
5 June 2024

Professor Julia Hörnle and Dr Janelle Jones appeared on a special bonus episode of the Yours Lawfully podcast to discuss their research into gambling harm.

A digital image of a circuit board. Professor Shemtov contributes to new UK Government report on AI and the music industry
23 May 2024

The report was published by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on UK Music, an influential cross-party group of MPs and Peers in the UK Government that discusses issues in the music industry.

Dr Franziska Arnold-Dwyer speaking at the Legal Voices for the Future panel. Legal Voices for the Future
13 May 2024

Dr Franziska Arnold-Dwyer participated in a panel discussion on 'Climate Change and Risk' organised by Legal Voices for the Future (LVF) and hosted at the LSE Grantham Institute on Climate Change and the Environment.

Professor Rosa Lastra The Central Bank of the Future: Opportunities and Challenges
2 May 2024

Professor Rosa Lastra will give a keynote speech at the OeNB and SUERF Annual Economic Conference 2024, 10-11 June 2024.

Professor Miriam Goldby and Dr Filip Saranovic on a panel in the Hellenic Management Centre. Behind them is the port of Piraeus. Queen Mary law academics take part in panel event in Greece
1 May 2024

Professor Miriam Goldby and Dr Filip Saranovic took part in a panel session on “Shipping cases round-up: Hot off the press” in Greece on 23 April 2024.

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