International Trade and Maritime Law

This course critically examines the phenomenon of globalisation, and the related changes currently underway in contemporary international economic law.

Cultural Heritage Law explores the interface between law and cultural heritage.

International trade is crucial to every national economy yet trading across a myriad of legal regimes poses a number of legal issues. This course examines the way in which cross-border commercial disputes are resolved.

This course examines the law and practice of the modern marine insurance market within the context of international shipping and trade. It covers the legal principles relating to marine insurance, the market, and the special rules which distinguish this type of insurance from others.

The vast majority of worldwide imports and exports are carried by sea, whether in bulk form, for example, oil, grain and coal, or as containerised cargo.

The international shipping industry is the life blood of the global economy responsible for the carriage of around 90% of world trade.