Queen Mary law academic named as a leading voice in tech 19 September 2023
Professor Noam Shemtov has been chosen by the European Patent Office (EPO) to feature on their prestigious list of “50 Leading Tech Voices”; a list of 50 celebrated international experts in the field of sustainable innovation throughout the years.
Queen Mary School of Law academic shortlisted for THE Awards 8 September 2023
The School of Law at Queen Mary University of London is delighted to announce that Professor Julia Hörnle has been shortlisted for the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2023.
White & Black award second annual Queen Mary LLM essay prize in European and US Law of Patents to Cody Wong 30 August 2023
Oxford based law firm White & Black has awarded the second annual prize for best essay in LLM European and US Law of Patents 2022-23 for students studying at the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS), Queen Mary University of London to Cody Wong.
AI exposes designers and architects to copyright complications say experts 29 August 2023
Professor Noam Shemtov speaks to Dezeen about how artificial intelligence will impact designers and architects.
CCLS is excited to offer a new Executive Education course in Shipping Law 28 August 2023
The Centre for Commercial Law Studies at Queen Mary University of London has partnered with Hellenic Management Centre for a brand new online Executive Education course in Shipping Law.
Queen Mary academic part of amici curiae urging DC Circ. to enforce $330M Romania award 3 August 2023
Professor Loukas Mistelis was among a group of eminent international law scholars urging the D.C. Circuit not to overturn a ruling enforcing a $330 million arbitral award against Romania, despite EU’s highest court arguing otherwise. He also participated in a second amici curiae brief relating to arbitration against Spain rendered in Energy Charter Treaty arbitrations.
qLegal shares experience teaching students an entrepreneurial mindset 6 July 2023
Their findings were published in Thinking Like Entrepreneurs: qLegal’s Experience of Teaching Law Students to have an Entrepreneurial Mindset for the International Journal of Clinical Legal Education.
Queen Mary School of Law hosts conference on Law, Society, and Inequality for PhD Scholars 4 July 2023
On 22-24 June 2023, the School of Law at Queen Mary University of London held a conference that brought together PhD scholars worldwide for lively and engaging discussions on various topics related to law and inequality.
qLegal Wraps Up the 2022-23 Academic Year with a Graduation, a Legal Walk and Summer Party Celebrations 27 June 2023
qLegal has had a busy and rewarding past two months; catching up with the people who make qLegal a success and celebrating the graduation of the 2022-23 qLegal students.
Dr Franziska Arnold-Dwyer presents on innovative climate risk insurance solution to Brazilian insurance industry 22 June 2023
On 20 June 2023, Dr Franziska Arnold-Dwyer presented a paper on 'Climate Resilient Development Bonds' in a webinar organised by Queen Mary University of London partner institution FGV.
Rapid advances in AI set to upend intellectual property 19 June 2023
Dr Noam Shemtov comments on AI and intellectual property for the Financial Times.
Insurance, Shipping and Aviation Law Institute Roundtable on 'Addressing Systemic Risk in Cyber Risk Insurance' 16 June 2023
On 24 May 2023, the Insurance, Shipping and Aviation Law Institute at the Centre for Commercial Law Studies hosted a roundtable on Addressing Systemic Risk in Cyber Risk Insurance.
Turing Network Workshop on AI in Tax, Audit and Fintech 15 June 2023
The Institute of Tax Law is co-organising a Turing Network Workshop on AI in Tax, Audit and Fintech. The event will be held on 22 and 23 June at the University of Surrey and online.
Experts meet in a webinar to discuss insurance applied to climate catastrophes 15 June 2023
On 20 June, the FGV Insurance and Reinsurance Institute will discuss important issues to be researched through a collaboration with Queen Mary University of London.
Professor Julia Hörnle wins two awards at Queen Mary’s inaugural Research and Innovation Awards 6 June 2023
The awards recognise the excellent people and teams that make creative, dynamic, and world-class research and innovation possible at Queen Mary.
Striking a balance: Researchers urge Ukraine Government to weigh long-term implications of secret patents post-war 17 May 2023
Newly published research paper ‘The War in Ukraine Raises Questions About Patents for Secret Inventions’ calls for the Ukraine Government to consider the long-term implications of keeping patented inventions secret once the conflict ends.
Meetings with IMF Legal Counsel on digitalisation/Fintech and climate change 16 May 2023
On 9 May 2023, the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) of Queen Mary University of London and staff of the IMF legal Department hosted a seminar on Digitalisation/FinTech and Climate Change.
UN foray into tax policy will benefit emerging economies 12 May 2023
Dr Vasiliki Koukoulioti has co-authored an opinion piece for devex on the United Nation's recent resolution on tax cooperation.
Dr Morgandi invited to speak about her latest article at the University of Cambridge 10 May 2023
On 12 May 2023, Dr Tibisay Morgandi will present her latest article, entitled ‘Exiting the Energy Charter Treaty under the Law of Treaties’ at the Lauterpacht Center for International Law (University of Cambridge).
Queen Mary academic awarded prestigious funding on the role of IP in COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing and supply 3 May 2023
Intellectual property law expert in Queen Mary University of London’s School of Law has been awarded highly competitive grant from the British Academy to support ground-breaking work on the role of intellectual property (IP) in COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing and supply.
Professor Maxi Scherer appointed to the AFSA International Court 27 April 2023
The International Court of the Arbitration Foundation of South Africa (“AFSA”) plays an important administrative role under the 2021 AFSA International Rules, including in the confirmation, appointment, challenge and replacement of arbitrators.
Queen Mary tech law experts map out constitution for the Metaverse 21 April 2023
Queen Mary’s Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) hosted international experts to explore legal challenges and opportunities in the video game and interactive entertainment industry.
Success for the Queen Mary team at the 30th Vis Moot Competition 19 April 2023
The team representing Queen Mary University of London at Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot competition (“Vis Moot”) reached the Eighth Finals (round of 16) out of 378 participating Universities across the world.
Professor Lastra appointed Specialist Adviser to the House of Lords' Economics Affairs Committee 18 April 2023
On 28 March, The Economics Affairs Committee of the House of Lords agreed to appoint Professor Rosa Lastra as specialist adviser to assist the committee in its inquiry into the Bank of England: how is independence working?
Queen Mary academics to research insurance solutions to cyber risk 6 April 2023
Professor Miriam Goldby and Dr Franziska Arnold-Dwyer were awarded funding under the 2022-23 British Academy / Leverhulme Small Research Grants scheme for a research project on Public-Private Partnerships in Insurance.
Queen Mary wins at the 2023 Global Arbitration Review Awards 5 April 2023
Professor Maxi Scherer won the award for best prepared and most responsive arbitrator at the Global Arbitration Review Awards, which were held on 30 March 2023.
The Work of the EBA: Single Market and Banking Union 5 April 2023
On 27 March 2023, Dr Despina Chatzimanoli, Senior Legal Expert and Team Leader of Regulatory Policy Advice Team 2 in the Legal and Compliance Unit of the European Banking Authority (EBA), presented the work of the EBA.
Norah Gallagher to speak on The Energy Transition 3 April 2023
On 18 April 2023, Norah Gallagher will take part in a webinar on Why the Energy Transition requires a strengthened regulatory framework? for Franco British Chamber.
qLegal is proud to support sustainable start-ups 3 April 2023
qLegal is delighted to be able to work with some of the start-ups prioritising social responsibility and environmental protection. Eco-friendly, energy-efficient and recyclable products and services are being increasingly developed by sustainability start-ups. “Tech for good” start-ups are focusing on inventing tools, devices, software, and apps to reduce plastic waste, promote vegan diets, analyse and report carbon footprint.
More Than Just a Game VII 23 March 2023
The 2023 edition of our flagship event in the MTJG international conference series is coming back to London with a clear mission – to explore, to challenge, and to inspire our understanding and perception of the next meta-era of the video game and interactive entertainment sector.