Transnational Business Law and Regulation
2 weeks | 3 credits
June 15 - June 28, 2025
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Ìý(London) andÌýProfessor Fernanda NicolaÌý(Brussels)
The week-long London portion of this course is a "tasting menu" of international business law practice areas, such as international corporate law; international commercial transactions and commercial finance; international commercial and investment arbitration; and responsible business conduct in an international setting (e.g., environmental, social, and governance (ESG) values in business, including international supply chains). Site visits to leading institutions throughout London typically feature transnational law firms and legal/economic entities, such as the English bar and a multilateral development bank. The goal of the course is to provide an overview of international business law practice areas with a European emphasis. The precise coverage varies based on current issues and the availability of leading institutions and speakers.
The week in Brussels provides students with a deeper understanding of European Union law and regulation, including the roles of the EU institutions. Particular attention is paid to current EU issues and topics, such as the implementation of the GDPR and the regulation of digital markets. Site visits are made to leading institutions throughout Brussels, typically including the European Commission, the European Parliament, the Council, and Brussels-based law firms. Each site visit includes expert lectures often by prominent EU regulators, academics and practitioners. Students also have the opportunity to grow their EU-based networks, including with lawyers who are currently doing the work that our students will be doing within a few years of graduation. The goal of the course is to introduce future lawyers to the evolving theory and practice of EU law and regulation.