The Centre for Law and Finance draws upon expertise at UCL Faculty of Laws, UCL School of Management, and UCL Department of Economics, facilitating interdisciplinary engagement with a broad range of issues found in company law, corporate finance, insolvency, and financial regulation. The Centre’s mission aligns with the delivery of UCL’s MSc in Law and Finance.
 

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About
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About

Learn about the focus, mission and key activities of the Centre for Law and Finance.

People
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People

Find out about the people that direct and contribute to the Centre.

Research
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Research

Discover our latest cutting-edge research on the contemporary challenges facing companies and financial markets.

Events
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Events

Browse the latest events organised by the Centre for Law and Finance, and those at UCL Faculty of Laws.

Latest news

Dr Franziska Arnold-Dwyer wins British Insurance Law Association Book Prize 2025
Dr Franziska Arnold-Dwyer wins British Insurance Law Association Book Prize 2025

Dr Franziska Arnold-Dwyer wins British Insurance Law Association Book Prize 2025

Dr Franziska Arnold-Dwyer has received a highly regarded award for insurance law scholarship.

05 Dec 2025

Pedro Schilling de Carvalho appointed External Advisory Expert by World Bank
Pedro Schilling de Carvalho appointed External Advisory Expert by World Bank

Pedro Schilling de Carvalho appointed External Advisory Expert by World Bank

Dr Schilling de Carvalho is one of a select number of experts worldwide to have been appointed external advisor to the World Bank Business Ready Report, the flagship publication of the World Bank.

31 Oct 2025

Dr Franziska Arnold-Dwyer contributes to the Principles of Reinsurance Contract Law (PRICL)
Dr Franziska Arnold-Dwyer contributes to the Principles of Reinsurance Contract Law (PRICL)

Dr Franziska Arnold-Dwyer contributes to the Principles of Reinsurance Contract Law (PRICL)

Dr Arnold-Dwyer has helped develop principles that bring clarity and consistency to international reinsurance practices.

30 Oct 2025

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Explore all news from the Centre for Law and Finance

Study opportunities

MSc Law and Finance programme
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MSc Law and Finance programme

This innovative, interdisciplinary Masters will equip you with a strong foundation in legal, financial, and economic analysis, and, crucially, the ability to apply that knowledge in context.

Clinical Legal Education
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Clinical Legal Education

The Centre for Law and Finance runs a wide-ranging pro bono programme, enabling students to gain hands-on legal experience. Find out more about our Research Clinics.

LLB degrees
LLM degrees

Learn about UCL Faculty of Laws

About the Faculty
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About the Faculty

UCL Laws is a global leader in legal education, driving excellence in research and thought leadership that shapes practice, policy, and society worldwide.

UCL200 at Laws
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UCL200 at Laws

This year we're celebrating 200 years of UCL. Explore our history and find out what we've got planned to mark the bicentenary.