LL.M International Commercial Law

Module 1: International Trade Law (30 credits)

Legal frameworks governing international trade and cross-border sale of goods
Formation, performance, and enforcement of international sales contracts
The CISG and other global conventions in context
Dispute resolution and management of legal risk
The role of sustainability and ESG principles in global commerce

Module 2: International Corporate Law and Governance (30 credits)

Legal structures and governance mechanisms of multinational enterprises
Corporate personality, director duties, and shareholder rights
Comparative perspectives: Anglo-American, European, and emerging markets
Sustainability, transparency, and ethical leadership in corporate governance
Cross-border mergers, accountability, and stakeholder engagement

Module 3: Global Competition Law (30 credits)

Legal frameworks regulating mergers, cartels, and market dominance
Comparative analysis of EU, US, and emerging competition regimes
Intersection of competition law with innovation and consumer protection
Multinational regulatory scrutiny across jurisdictions
Strategic use of competition law in international disputes and trade

Module 4: Global Financial Regulation (30 credits)

Legal regimes governing the movement of goods, services, and capital
WTO rules, regional trade agreements, and bilateral treaties
Trade protectionism, sustainability, and geopolitical legal implications
Trade compliance and policy development
Legal dimensions of global supply chains

Module 5: Supervised Dissertation (60 credits)

In-depth exploration of a specialist area of international commercial law
Independent research, critical analysis, and original legal argumentation
Application of theoretical insight to contemporary legal challenges
Output of academic, professional, and policy relevance
Final dissertation demonstrating legal rigour and practical impact