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Established in 1996, the Centre for Business Law and Practice (CBLP) is an internationally recognised, leading business law research centre.

https://essl.leeds.ac.uk/research-centre-business-law-practice
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Dr @anzapp.bsky.social and Prof @grahamdutfield.bsky.social tackle pressing issues of global food security in #Parliamentary inquiry.

Read more about their insights on 'Innovation and Global Food Security'👇
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November 26, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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I am excited to join this panel hosted by Phenomenal World on Tuesday 2 December to discuss Argentina’s recurring debt traps, its relationship with the IMF and China, and the recent US intervention in support of the Milei government, among other matters.

Sign up here: bit.ly/argentina-imf
November 27, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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🎉New book alert!
Dr Anna Tzanaki's Research Handbook, co-edited with Dr Florence Thépot, adopts an interdisciplinary approach to examine the nexus between competition law and corporate law.
Read an interview where she answers the most pressing questions about the book👇
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November 5, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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We are delighted to announce the formation of The Ecological Law and Justice Group. The Group provides a focal point for the School's outstanding research and teaching in areas related to the environment.
For more about their ambitions, experts, and how to get involved 👇
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November 13, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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📣Important new advisory board member appointed to @cblpleeds.bsky.social!
Read more about how Dr Kiryabwire’s appointment enriches the Centre for Business Law and Practice's comparative and global research agenda on #corporate and #insolvency law👇

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November 19, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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From persuading the Govt to sign the Singapore Convention on Mediation in 2023 to lending assistance to the Ministry of Justice in its drafting and implementation of the Convention today, Dr Chong has played a pivotal part in the international dispute resolution scene. For more👇
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November 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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On the 1st of October we were honoured to host Justice Ioannis Ktistakis of the European Court of Human Rights for our Annual Liberty Lecture.

Read more below for details of his lecture: “Should the European Court of Human Rights become Europe’s environmental court?” 👇

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October 27, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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|🎉 Come along to the launch event of @cblpleeds.bsky.social's new “Technology, Governance & Intellectual Property Group”, where Dr Sabine Jacques will be speaking about #licensing and fairness in #music in the age of generative #AI.

📅 6th Nov
⏰12.00-13.00
📍Seminar Room 1.14, Liberty Building
October 27, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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With #AI, data centres, and #cloud computing set to double global #energy demand by 2030, energy is not simply a compliance matter but a strategic priority. Dr Blazsek calls for the inclusion of Energy Efficiency in Singaporean guide to using #GenAI in the #Legal Sector:👇
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Background of Singaporean skyline. #News flare. Text reads: 'I can't think of anything more important than energy'. Dr Virag Blazsek champions the inclusion of Energy Efficiency in vital new Singaporean guide to Generative AI.
October 28, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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🎉 School of Law academic in the news!

Dr Eun Hye Kim @cblpleeds.bsky.social offers expert opinion on the 'Red Bull and Others v Commission case', saying it shows how the court is adjusting to the digital age.

Read more of her important commentary 👇

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Red Bull loses EU raid fight as court backs rationale for antitrust probe
Europe’s General Court sided with Brussels, saying investigators had real grounds to dig deeper into the energy drink giant’s market tactics.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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Recommend 'The Future of Geographical Indications' to your library and grab your copy here

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October 20, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Read @jocelynbos.se great review of 'The Future of Geographical Indications' on #TheIPKAT here:

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[Book Review] The Future of Geographical Indications: European and Global Perspectives
The IPKat blog reports on copyright, patent, trade mark, info-tech and confidentiality issues from a mainly UK and European perspective.
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October 20, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Check out this great review of Dr @anzapp.bsky.social and Professor Enrico Bonadio's edited collection!

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October 21, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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Our @delaferiar.bsky.social talking on a new podcast about global tax trends, challenges, opportunities, and how to prepare for the tax system of the future. Check it out below! 👇
delaferiar.bsky.social Rita de la Feria @delaferiar.bsky.social · Oct 15
New episode of a new podcast. We talked about global tax trends, challenges, opportunities, and how to prepare for the tax system of the future. All intertwined with stories, career advice, and a lot of laughter. Hope people find it useful.
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The most important global VAT questions, trends and challenges - Rita de La Feria
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October 23, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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💡 We are waiting for your abstracts for the next issue of the Journal of Law, Market and Innovation dedicated to 'Governing AI and Digital General-Purpose Technologies: balancing Innovation, Competition and Rights in the Digital Economy'.

🗓️ The deadline is 25 November.

For more info 👇
JLMI Call for papers - Issue no. 2/2026 | Journal of Law, Market & Innovation
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October 13, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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New episode of a new podcast. We talked about global tax trends, challenges, opportunities, and how to prepare for the tax system of the future. All intertwined with stories, career advice, and a lot of laughter. Hope people find it useful.
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The most important global VAT questions, trends and challenges - Rita de La Feria
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October 15, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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October 17, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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In honour of #WorldFoodDay yesterday, we are proud to showcase five School of Law academics who are all working on issues surrounding food. Meet Dr Andrea Zappalaglio, Dr Clare James, Dr Carrie Bradshaw, Dr Clare Patton, and Dr Maria Anna Corvaglia 👇
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October 17, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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Throughout Dr Maria Anna Corvaglia’s mapping exercise, ‘Is Intra-African Trade Regionalism a Driver for Sustainable Development?’ she explains how increased trade between African countries could help address problems caused by climate change and environmental damage: tinyurl.com/yn6jjj8c
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October 17, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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Excellent podcast discussion on the most important global VAT questions, trends and challenges with Professor @delaferiar.bsky.social @cblpleeds.bsky.social

Have a listen 👇
delaferiar.bsky.social Rita de la Feria @delaferiar.bsky.social · Oct 15
New episode of a new podcast. We talked about global tax trends, challenges, opportunities, and how to prepare for the tax system of the future. All intertwined with stories, career advice, and a lot of laughter. Hope people find it useful.
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The most important global VAT questions, trends and challenges - Rita de La Feria
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October 16, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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We are delighted to announce the formation of the Technology, Governance and IP Law Group, which provides a central point for the School's outstanding research and teaching in Intellectual Property and Cyber Law, and areas related to information and emerging technologies.
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October 8, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Rescue or Leverage? Argentina’s Balance of Payments and the Geopolitics of Liquidity
The US Treasury’s decision to extend a swap line to Argentina through the Exchange Stabilization Fund is the latest manifestation of Argentina’s structural external imbalance and the enduring geopolit...
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October 9, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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🎉The School of Law is thrilled to welcome four new members of staff!

Meet them below!👇
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October 7, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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Dr Ci Ren @cblpleeds.bsky.social recently engaged in cross-border academic dialogue at the University of Cambridge. She was part of a delegation welcoming leading scholars from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
Read more about the event and her speech on AI and Fintech 👇
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School of Law academic engages in cross-border academic dialogue at University of Cambridge
Dr Ci Ren attended an academic roundtable discussion at the University of Cambridge Law Faculty as part of a delegation welcoming leading scholars from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
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October 9, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Insightful commentary on Argentina’s balance of payments and the geopolitics of liquidity, from our very own Dr @kpatricio.bsky.social @cblpleeds.bsky.social

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kpatricio.bsky.social Karina Patrício @kpatricio.bsky.social · Oct 9
The recently announced US Treasury swap line to Argentina tells a larger story – one of structural external imbalance and the enduring geopolitics of the dollar system.
My commentary explores what this decision reveals and why transparency and accountability over its terms are urgently needed.
October 10, 2025 at 1:52 PM