Handbook

What role does commercial regulation and governance play in shaping the opportunities and challenges of globalisation? This course dives into the evolving relationship between globalisation and commercial law, uncovering how international trade, investment, finance and multi-national corporate power are governed—or left unchecked—on the global stage. You will explore key legal challenges including how regulatory gaps, trade wars, economic crises, and international and investor-State disputes are managed by the key stakeholders - nations, international organisations, multinational corporations - while critically examining the impact on national sovereignty and the (in)equality of nation states. Through real-world examples and thought-provoking discussions, this course invites you to think beyond borders, question existing frameworks, and imagine innovative legal solutions for a more equitable global future.

Main Topics:

• The Evolution of Globalisation and Its Impact on Commercial Regulation and Governance
• International Trade Frameworks
• Cross-Border Investment and Multinational Corporations
• International Financial Systems
• Governance of Intellectual Property
• Nation State and Investor-State Dispute Resolution
• Global Economic Crises and Legal Responses
• Inequality and Power Imbalance in Global Commerce
• Imagining the Future of Global Governance, with consideration of AI, Digital Technology and Environmental Protection