News from CCLS
Joint Research Seminar of Queen Mary University of London, the University of Vienna and University Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne – Fourth Edition
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
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.
Dr D’Alvia awarded funding to research the resilience of Central Banks in the Digital Era
13 November 2025
The Exploratory Impact Award from Queen May Impact Fund will explore how Central Banks can adapt to the new challenges presented by digital money and AI-enabled finance.
CCLS 45th Anniversary Celebration
12 November 2025
On Thursday 6 November 2025, the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) celebrated its 45th anniversary with a special event held at Queen Mary University of London’s Mile End Campus.
LLM students attend public oral evidence session at the House of Lords
10 November 2025
On Wednesday, 5 November 2025, students enrolled in the Regulation of Financial Markets (RFM) module, taught by Professor Rosa M. Lastra, attended a public oral evidence session at the House of Lords.
Queen Mary banking law expert appointed to the International Jurisdiction Taskforce
7 November 2025
Professor Rosa Lastra has been appointed as an expert member of the recently established International Jurisdiction Taskforce (IJT) chaired by Sir Geoffrey Vos, Master of the Rolls, and established in 2025.
Professor Lastra was appointed as a Specialist Adviser to the House of Lords Financial Financial Services Regulation Committee
6 November 2025
She was appointed in April 2025 and helped the FSRC in its inquiry into the FCA and PRA’s secondary competitiveness and growth objective.
Students visit House of Lords as part of Regulation of Financial Markets Module
31 October 2025
On Wednesday, 29 October 2025, students enrolled in Regulation of Financial Markets (RFM) module, taught by Professor Rosa Lastra, attended a public session of oral evidence at the House of Lords.
Dr Daniele D’Alvia submits written evidence to the UK Parliament Financial Services Regulation Committee
31 October 2025
The evidence was submitted to their panel investigating the growth of private markets in the UK following reforms introduced after 2008.
Renowned aviation and transportation law expert speaks to Queen Mary LLM students
22 October 2025
On 16 October 2025, Queen Mary alumnus and Honorary Professor Paul NG gave a fantastic career lecture to our students on the LLM in International Maritime Law programme.
Induction Week at Queen Mary in Paris: New LLM Students Begin Their Journey
14 October 2025
Christopher Aarage and Lea Saade, Queen Mary University of London LLM in Paris class of 2026, share their experiences from their LLM Induction Week and Opening Lecture.
Is Denmark leading Europe in the fight against deepfakes?
26 August 2025
Professor Julia Hörnle appeared on TRT World's Roundtable discussing Denmark's new draft deepfake copyright law, and whether other countries will follow suit.
Queen Mary law professor receives a Fulbright Award to the US to research Cybersecurity Governance
30 July 2025
Professor Miriam Goldby has received a Fulbright-Lloyd’s Scholar Award to enable her to undertake research at University of Texas at Austin on one of the most well-regarded and impactful scholarship programmes in the world.
Decriminalising Abortion in England and Wales
24 July 2025
Professor Ruth Fletcher has published a blog for Verfassungsblog outlining five strategic lessons for reproductive freedom following the vote in Parliament in June.