News from CCLS
Professor Rafael Leal-Arcas gives written evidence to the House of Commons COP26 and international trade
17 September 2021
He gave the evidence to the House of Commons’ International Trade Committee.
Queen Mary Leads on EU Data Protection Training
8 September 2021
The Centre for Commercial Law Studies at Queen Mary University of London trained a Professional Services Firm on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that came into effect on 25 May 2017.
Dr Guan H. Tang discusses AI, and Social Media, Copyright and Censorship at academic conferences
7 September 2021
The conferences were hosted by the British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) and the Intellectual Property Institute at Fordham Law School.
Professor Stavros Brekoulakis to teach at The Hague Academy Summer School
1 September 2021
He will be teaching on their prestigious Summer Course on Private International Law.
Professor Rafael Leal-Arcas publishes new research on how trade agreements can help decarbonize the economy
10 August 2021
The research explores the potential of the trading system in contributing to decarbonization, focusing on the EU and international level.
Professor Rafael Leal-Arcas to speak at an international conference on EU energy security
30 July 2021
Professor Dr Rafael Leal-Arcas, Jean Monnet Chair in EU International Economic Law at Queen Mary University of London, has been invited to speak on "The Law of the Security of Energy Supply in the EU" at the Center for European Studies at the University of Lyon 3, Lyon, France, 4-5 November 2021. View the full programme for the event [PDF 547KB].
Professor Duncan Matthews comments on a Covid-19 IP waiver and pandemic preparedness
27 July 2021
Professor Matthews was interviewed by Pharma Technology Focus and Aljazeera.
Professor Julia Hörnle discusses internet regulation
23 July 2021
Professor Hörnle took part in a BCS Webinar on Long-arm Legislation and took part in a TRT Roundtable Session on the Online Safety Bill.
Bank of England must spell out risks of quantitative easing, according to new report
21 July 2021
The House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee has published its report on the policies of the Bank of England. An academic at Queen Mary University of London acted as Special Advisor to the group, providing expert evidence, which informed the findings.
.jpg)
Queen Mary named top 10 for law by the Complete University Guide 2022
29 June 2021
Queen Mary University of London has been ranked 10th in the UK for Law by the Complete University Guide 2022, up 17 places from 2021.
.jpg)
Financial Times publishes Opinion on the IP Waiver for Covid-19 vaccines, co-authored by Professor Duncan Matthews
Digital forensics experts prone to bias, study shows
3 June 2021
Professor Ian Walden was featured in The Guardian
The trade system is key to tackling climate change, not environmental agreements, according to new book
2 June 2021
A new book authored by Professor Rafael Leal-Arcas provides a radical new insight into how climate change can be tackled by using the trade system.
Professor Rafael Leal-Arcas publishes new research on sustainability
1 June 2021
His research was published in Emory International Law Review and Compliance and Environmental Law.
Double-Appointment: Professor Maxi Scherer elected as Vice President of the London Court of International Arbitration and appointed on ICSID Panel of Arbitrators
The 2nd edition of Cloud Computing Law has just been published
20 May 2021
This expanded and fully updated new edition covers in detail the legal and regulatory implications of what many people simply call ‘the cloud’.
Schools of History and Law receive gender equality awards
13 May 2021
Queen Mary University of London's School of History and School of Law have both been awarded the prestigious Athena Swan Bronze Award by Advance HE.
Professor Duncan Matthews interviewed on South Korean radio about an IP waiver for vaccine procurement
Arbitration still seen as the best process for resolving international disputes, even in times of pandemic
The School of International Arbitration (Queen Mary University of London) is delighted to launch the results of its twelfth major empirical International Arbitration Survey. This is the fifth one in partnership with international law firm White and Case LLP.
Professor Ioannis Kokkoris discusses the EU Apple Antitrust Case
5 May 2021
Professor Kokkoris was interviewed for CGTN Europe
'It's a Crazy Issue' – The Bizarre World of Scam Audiobooks
22 April 2021
Professor Johanna Gibson was featured in Vice
Professor Rafael Leal-Arcas presents his latest research at an international conference on emerging trends in international trade law
Professor Leal-Arcas' latest research focuses on international trade and climate change
Queen Mary Team triumphs at the CPR International Mediation Competition 2021
25 March 2021
Jessica Sblendorio, Comparative and International Dispute Resolution LLM Student, and Andra Tofan, 3rd Year LLB English and European Law Student, at Queen Mary University of London won against the University of São Paolo in the Final Negotiation Round of the CPR (Conflict Prevention and Resolution) International Mediation Competition 2021.
New book by School of International Arbitration member, Dr Anna Howard, has been cited in The Scotsman
Professor Dr Rafael Leal-Arcas publishes the outcome of his two major research grants
9 March 2021
Professor Dr Rafael Leal-Arcas publishes the last of a long series of publications resulting from his two major research grants, funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program.
Could The Simpsons replace its voice actors with AI deepfakes?
8 March 2021
Professor Johanna Gibson was featured in Wired discussing the law around deepfake technology.
Professor Rafael Leal-Arcas publishes his research on climate change mitigation law and policy in the BRICS
8 March 2021
This chapter examines the climate change mitigation law and policy of five major developing countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (i.e., the BRICS).
Queen Mary teams up with leading law firms to deliver Executive Education course
8 March 2021
The Centre for Commercial Law Studies at Queen Mary University of London has launched its first ever International Asset Tracing and Recovery Executive Education course.
Queen Mary ranked top 30 in the world and 7th in the UK for law
4 March 2021
The rankings were compiled by the prestigious QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021.