Art, Business and Law LLM Conference: Showcasing Graduate Research
When: Thursday, January 29, 2026, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Lecture Theatre of Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS), Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, UK; or online via zoom.
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Conference Brochure [PDF 11,451KB]
The event featured speakers from the 2024-25 cohort of Art, Business and Law LLM Program jointly delivered by Queen Mary University of London and the Institute of Art and Law. It showcased a diverse range of research projects that seek to bridge legal practice and academic inquiry.
Presentations explored key and timely issues in the field of art law, including heritage restitution, the relationship between art and public power, and legal frameworks for promoting social impact through the arts.
A full list of speakers and presentation titles is provided below.
■ The event is free to attend. Guests can select below whether to attend in-person at CCLS or online. Please RSVP to confirm your attendance.
The link to access the online conference will be shared at least two days prior to the event.
We very much look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be a stimulating and informative evening. Should you have any questions, please contact the conference convenor Martina Bosi (martinabosi29@gmail.com).
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Registration & Welcome (5.30 – 6.10 pm)
- 5:30 pm – Registration & Welcome
- 6:00 pm – Introductory Remarks delivered by Professor Debbie De Girolamo, Director of the Art, Business and Law Programme (QMUL), with contributions from alumnae Lauren Gowler and Federica Monteleone
Panel - Art, Law and Society: Contemporary Perspectives (6.10 – 7.10 pm) moderated by Emily Gould, Assistant Director of the Institute of Art & Law
- 6:15 pm – Imperial Legacies and Displaced Heritage: The Case for the Repatriation of Religio-cultural Manuscripts of an Indigenous Community from Russian State Archives– presented by Gulguncha Lalbekova
- 6:30 pm – Impact Investing at the Intersection of Arts and Health: An Opportunity for Unlocking Public Benefit – presented by Martina Bosi
- 6:45 pm – Art vs. Government: Where Does That Leave Public Art Galleries and Museums? – presented by Anusha Dharnidharka
- 7:00 pm – Q&A Discussion
Closing Remarks (7:10 pm) delivered by Alexander Herman, Director of the Institute of Art & Law
Reception (7:15 - 8:00 pm)
Conference Brochure: Conference Brochure [PDF 11,451KB]