The British Academy funds research at Queen Mary on patent governance for agricultural genome editing technologies 1 February 2023
The British Academy has awarded funding for a two-year research project examining the patent governance of agricultural genome editing in the UK, the EU and Ukraine. The research will be undertaken by Professor Duncan Matthews and Dr Hanna Ostapenko (Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv), who will investigate the implications of patent governance for global food security and sustainability.
Professor Jonathan Griffiths co-authors paper on Copyright in the Digital Single Market 26 January 2023
This paper addresses a few selected aspects of the implementation of the new mandatory exceptions provided under Articles 3 to 7 of the Directive on Copyright and Related Rights in the Digital Single Market (Directive (EU) 2019/790).
Effects of Russia-Ukraine conflict to drive energy disputes, study finds 23 January 2023
The volatile price of raw materials and energy supply are predicted to be primary causes of disputes in the energy sector globally over the next five years.
School of Law PhD Conference call for papers - Law, Society, and Inequality: An Approach Across Disciplines 23 January 2023
This in-person conference will take place on 22-23 June 2023 and will bring together PhD researchers to discuss Law, Society, and Inequality across disciplines.
QMGPI works with the Malaysian Government to provide Cyber Security training for senior officials 17 January 2023
Queen Mary University of London provided training for senior officials from the Malaysian Government on Cyber Security regulations and practice to enable them to work more efficiently.
CCLS co-organises conference on Central Bank Mandates in an Evolving World 21 December 2022
On 1 and 2 December 2022, the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) of Queen Mary University of London and the Legal Directorate of the Bank of England hosted a conference on Central Bank Mandates in an Evolving World.
DeFi: Shadow Banking 2.0? 19 December 2022
On 12 December 2022, Professor Hilary J. Allen’s will discussed her last research paper titled “DeFi: Shadow Banking 2.0?” forthcoming on William & Mary Law Review. Professor Rosa Lastra chaired the event and Professor Emilios Avgouleas was the discussant.
LDI Strategies: The Pensions Regulator on Trial 16 December 2022
The London Financial Regulation Seminar is an inter-collegiate and inter-disciplinary group of experts led by CCLS and our Institute of Banking and Finance under the leadership of Professor Rosa M. Lastra and Daniele D’Alvia.
Book launch for ‘Research Handbook on Energy, Law and Ethics’ 15 December 2022
On Tuesday 13 December 2022, guests were cordially invited to join Malik R. Dahlan, Rosa M. Lastra and Gustavo Rochette to celebrate the launch of their book ‘Research Handbook on Energy, Law and Ethics’.
Preventing Debt Crises 15 December 2022
The financial response to the Covid-19 crisis has driven debt building at an unprecedented speed, which has increased the risk of debt distress and the odds of a new debt crisis cycle. Emerging markets and developing economies are most at risk.
Daniel Behn: In Memoriam 8 December 2022
It was with deep sadness that we learned that our friend and colleague Dr Daniel F. Behn passed away earlier this year at the age of 47.
Professor Lastra delivers the Witteveen Lecture at Erasmus University 8 December 2022
On Wednesday 16 November 2022, Professor Rosa Lastra delivered the annual Witteveen Lecture on 'CBDCs: In Defence of Public Digital Money'.
Analysis: Ghana overhaul a test for $1 billion World Bank-backed debt 6 December 2022
Professor Rodrigo Olivares-Caminal spoke to Reuters and CNBC Africa about the Ghana overhaul.
Professor Chris Reed presents, "Regulating Artificial Intelligence" 30 November 2022
On Friday 24 November, Professor Chris Reed returned from his sabbatical to present his findings from his research project titled, "Regulating Artificial Intelligence".
CCLS hosts John Higgs UK Energy: A Path to Net Zero Lecture 28 November 2022
On Friday 18 November, CCLS were pleased to welcome John Higgs to host his lecture, "UK Energy: A Path to Net Zero".
The School of Law at the United Nations Climate Conference (COP27) in Egypt 17 November 2022
Experts from the School of Law at Queen Mary attended UN Climate Conference known as COP27 in Sharm el-Sheik, Egypt, along with world leaders, non-government organisations and activists.
New book: Research Handbook on Energy, Law and Ethics 9 November 2022
The book is edited by Professor Malik R. Dahlan, Professor Rosa María Lastra and Gustavo Rochette and published by Edward Elgar.
Professor Rosa Lastra to deliver the Witteveen Lecture Keynote 9 November 2022
On Wednesday 16 November 2022, Professor Rosa Lastra will hold her keynote in the annual Witteveen Lecture series entitled 'CBDCs: In Defence of Public Digital Money'.
Executive Education course in International Asset Tracing and Recovery returns for a second year by popular demand 8 November 2022
The Centre for Commercial Law Studies at Queen Mary University of London has joined forces once again with Mishcon de Reya and Blackstone Chambers for a second year with their popular executive education course in International Asset Tracing and Recovery.
Cloud Legal Project launches new Coursera Specialization in ‘Cloud Computing Law’ 7 November 2022
The Specialization consists of three Courses that cover the main legal and regulatory implications of using and providing cloud computing services.
Queen Mary expert contributes to Report with draft legislation on paperless trade 3 November 2022
The report and draft legislation are the result of the Electronic Trade Documents project carried out by The Law Commission of England and Wales for the UK Government.
Dr Tibisay Morgandi chairs Workshop at Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Santiago 27 October 2022
Total in Key Role in Israel-Lebanon Deal 20 October 2022
Dr Tibisay Morgandi was interviewed for Energy Intelligence.
The Bruce Willis Deepfake Is Everyone’s Problem 17 October 2022
Professor Johanna Gibson comments on the Bruce Willis Deepfake for Wired.
Dr Arnold-Dwyer chairs panel discussion on climate and environmental goals and insurance 17 October 2022
On 11 October, Dr Franziska Arnold-Dwyer chaired a panel discussion on 'Translating climate and environmental aspirations into insurance reality' at the annual British Insurance Law Association Conference at Lloyd's.
IP is the name of the game: First global study into copyright infringement and enforcement strategies in the video game industry reveals key threats and recommendations 10 October 2022
The study, involving researchers from Queen Mary University of London and the University of Bristol, is critical in the face of an industry that is growing and evolving at a rapid pace.
CCLS Academics share their reflections on Ian Walden's time as Director of the Centre 6 October 2022
Professors Chris Reed, Rosa Lastra and Johanna Gibson share their recollections of working with Professor Ian Walden during his time as Director of CCLS.
Winner of ‘Lawyers and Sustainability’ essay prize announced at special CCLS roundtable 5 October 2022
On 26 September 2022, Dr Franziska Arnold-Dwyer and Dr Katrien Morbee organized a roundtable on ‘Soft Law, Hard Law, Crime? How to push the climate change agenda’, sponsored by the Society of Legal Scholars.
qLegal staff joined clinical professionals from across the UK for a conference hosted by the University of Central Lancaster 26 September 2022
On 6 September 2022, Eliza Platts-Mills and Emily Wapples presented at a UK-wide gathering of Clinical Legal Education Organisation members hosted by the University of Central Lancaster in Preston. It was a great opportunity to hear what other clinics are doing and to meet people in person.
New Executive Education Course in International Sports Arbitration 13 September 2022
The Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) are proud to launch a new executive education course in International Sports Arbitration