International Financial Law LLM

<strong>About the course</strong><br/><br/>International financial law plays a central role in global business transactions due to the increasing dependence of the world’s economies on the financial system. As a result, there’s an increasing demand for professionals with expertise in international financial law.<br/><br/>On this course, you’ll learn from leading scholars, lawyers and practitioners whose research and professional activities underpin their teaching. You’ll develop a comprehensive understanding of:<br/><br/><br/>- domestic and international developments from practical, regulatory and policy perspectives on financial and corporate law<br/><br/><br/>- the financial services industry<br/><br/><br/>- regulatory issues affecting major transactions in global financial markets.<br/><br/><br/>This course gives you flexibility to tailor your studies to your interests. You can choose from modules that will give you a strong background in core aspects of corporate and financial law. See the modules section for our latest options, but topics you cover may include:<br/><br/><br/>- how to draft complex international financial contracts<br/><br/><br/>- the implications of fintech regulation, including cryptocurrencies<br/><br/><br/>- the international capital and liquidity rules for banks<br/><br/><br/>- how to identify and prevent money laundering and other financial crimes<br/><br/><br/>- ways to guarantee corporate compliance with sustainable and green finance rules<br/><br/><br/>- how to master arbitration in investment disputes<br/><br/><br/>You’ll also have the chance to join consultancy projects with business organisations. This will provide you with useful practical experience to start or advance your professional career.<br/><br/>Brighton also hosts the headquarters of some major international financial corporations and is only an hour from London, one of Europe’s financial capitals. This gives you direct access to a valuable network of professional contacts and prospective employers.