News from CCLS

Queen Mary financial law experts play key role in international resolution on non-bank finance
18 September 2026

Queen Mary University of London financial law experts have helped shape a new international resolution calling for greater scrutiny and transparency of the rapidly growing non-bank financial sector, amid concerns about potential systemic risks.

Professor Rosa Lastra to speak at the IMF Legal Department 80-Year Anniversary
17 September 2026

Queen Mary competition law expert joins CMA Inquiry Panel
16 September 2026

Professor Ioannis Kokkoris has been appointed to the Competition and Markets Authority Inquiry Panel by the by the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Business.

Queen Mary’s Dr Maria Fanou designated to ICSID Panel of Arbitrators
2 September 2026

The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) is an affiliate of the World Bank and the main international dispute resolution forum administering investor-State Disputes.

Postgraduate Law Conference 2026
21 August 2026

On 11–12 June 2026, Queen Mary University of London hosted its annual Postgraduate Law Conference, welcoming postgraduate scholars from across a broad range of legal disciplines to engage with the topic of “Critical Legal Thinking in an Evolving World.”

Are US tech companies becoming the EU’s piggy bank?
18 August 2026

Professor Julia Hörnle joined TRT World’s Roundtable to discuss growing tensions between the EU and US over the regulation of Big Tech.

Queen Mary Alumni Deliver a Lawtalks Session on Techlaw
20 July 2026

Tech law is one of the fastest-moving areas of legal practice, but what does a career in this space really look like? To find out, we welcomed Queen Mary alumni working in legal tech to share how they built their careers, the challenges they faced, and their practical advice.

Commemorative Statement for Professor Sir Roy Goode CBE KC FBA
26 June 2026

It is with deep sadness that we learnt of the passing of Professor Sir Roy Goode who will be greatly missed by CCLS staff and students, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife Catherine, and daughter Naomi along with their family and friends.

Energy and Climate Change Law students visit to Rampion Offshore Wind Farm June 2026
25 June 2026

Vu Diem Quynh Nguyen, Energy and Climate Change Law LLM Student and Student Representative at Queen Mary University of London, recaps a visit to Rampion Offshore Wind Farm.

Hoffmann Eitle Prize awarded for best Queen Mary LLM essay in European Law of Patents
10 June 2026

Hoffmann Eitle, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in Europe, has award the annual prize for best essay in LLM European Law of Patents for students studying at the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS), Queen Mary University of London.

Bank of England Conference: ‘Central Banking in the Era of Digital Money’
29 May 2026

On 27 May 2026, the Bank of England’s Legal Directorate and the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) at Queen Mary University of London hosted a conference titled "Central Banking in the Era of Digital Money."

qLegal launches new AI Talks competition
16 April 2026

The project is part of qLegal’s Future of Law programme, and creates a space for students to engage with one of the most significant developments currently shaping the legal profession: artificial intelligence (“AI”).

Joint Research Seminar of Queen Mary University of London, the University of Vienna and University Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne – Fourth Edition
31 March 2026

Following the success of previous editions, Queen Mary University of London’s School of International Arbitration (SIA) joined forces with the University of Vienna and Université Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne to co-organise the fourth edition of the Joint Research Seminar on International Arbitration in Paris.

#PublicDebtIsPublic Expanded Documentation Bank and Upcoming Framework Hub
25 March 2026

National and global economies are built on public debt. The price of public debt affects all other prices. When governments borrow, they are committing the public to repay - and yet, the terms of government commitments are rarely accessible, often unintelligible, and far from robustly accountable to the public.

Foreign stablecoins under EU law: risks and regulatory responses
19 March 2026

Dr Daniele D’Alvia’s has been awarded funding by the European Central Bank (ECB) Legal Research Programme to examines the regulatory and systemic implications of foreign stablecoins within the European Union.

qLegal students connect with Bloomberg professionals in speed mentoring series
13 March 2026

Bloomberg welcomed qLegal students to its London offices for a second speed mentoring event in March 2026, building on a partnership that gives students direct access to professionals with a broad mix of expertise from across the organisation.

Professor Dr Róbert Szuchy gives lecture at Queen Mary on The Double Injustice of AI
10 March 2026

On 19 February 2026, Professor Dr Róbert Szuchy, Vice-Rector for Education and Full Professor at Károli Gáspár University (Hungary, Budapest), delivered an invited lecture at the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) of Queen Mary University of London.

Queen Mary LLM students invited to 3VB International Women’s Day event with Lady Justice Juliet May
10 March 2026

On 4 March, students from Queen Mary University of London’s Centre for Commercial Law Studies had the privilege of attending the 3VB International Advisory & Dispute Resolution Unit’s International Women’s Day event.

Hong Kong and London arbitration centres celebrate their 40th anniversaries with seminar on insolvency and arbitration
9 March 2026

The School of International Arbitration at Queen Mary University of London (the SIA) and the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) hosted a special seminar on “Insolvency, Arbitration Agreements and Ongoing Arbitrations”.

What oil, stocks and bonds are telling us about the Iran conflict and how long it might last
6 March 2026

Dr Daniele D’Alvia wrote for The Conversation about how oil, stocks and bonds might indicate the direction of the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran.

Paris Induction January Opening event 2026
25 February 2026

On Monday, 19 January 2026, we had the immense pleasure of welcoming our new Paris LLM cohort with a dedicated opening event held at our premises in Paris. 

Why Europe Is Slow-Walking Stablecoins Despite MiCA
6 February 2026

Dr Daniele D'Alvia comments on Europe's approach to stablecoins for Forbes.

CCLS Announces Executive Education Courses for Early 2026
21 January 2026

Queen Mary University of London’s Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) is pleased to announce two Executive Education programmes available in early 2026. Designed for legal, policy, and industry professionals, the courses address key challenges in global regulatory environments, combining academic expertise with practical insight.

Geopolitics meets markets
16 January 2026

Dr Daniele D'Alvia, Lecturer in Banking and Finance Law at Queen Mary, wrote for The Conversation about how the dramatic US capture of Venezuela’s president triggered global financial ripples.

Professor Rosa Lastra acts as Specialist Advisor for new Report on private markets
14 January 2026

‘Private markets: unknown unknowns’ was published by the UK House of Lords’ Financial Services Regulation Committee and investigates the growth of private markets.

Professor Jonathan Griffiths has co-drafted an Opinion for the European Copyright Society
13 January 2026

In certain circumstances, the right of access to public information may be frustrated by the exercise of intellectual property rights. The European Copyright Society (ECS) has recently published an Opinion on the Relationship between Rights of Access to Public Sector Information and Copyright Law.

Powering Progress: My Journey in International Development Law with the World Bank
22 December 2025

Energy and Climate Change Law LLM student Iyanujesu Oguntunji recounts her internship with the World Bank, funded by Queen Mary's Energy and Climate Change Law Institute.

Banking and Finance Law LLM students visit the Bank of England
19 December 2025

Thanks to Professor Rosa Lastra, on the 11 December, Queen Mary Banking and Finance LLM students had the opportunity to visit the Bank of England with the guidance of Deputy Secretary Micheal Salib.

Queen Mary LLM Students participate in the 2025 ICC United Kingdom Annual Arbitration & ADR Conference
5 December 2025

A group of Queen Mary University of London’s Comparative and International Dispute Resolution LLM students attended the ICC United Kingdom (UK) Annual Arbitration & ADR Conference: Dispute Resolution – The Economic Perspective, held at Hogan Lovells’ London office on 12 November 2025. 

Professor Rosa Lastra co-authors expert report on the Banco de España
14 November 2025

On the 30th anniversary of the Law of Autonomy of the Banco de España, in January 2025 the Banco de España launched a review of its independence, transparency and accountability with the ultimate aim of identifying aspects of its operating framework that could be strengthened or enhanced.