PhD Law - Commercial and Corporate Law

University of Exeter

The Law School has a worldwide reputation for excellence in teaching and research, attracting academics, visiting lecturers and students from across the globe. As a postgraduate student at the School you will be part of a diverse and dynamic community.Our researchers' specialist interests collectively encompass a wide range of legal fields. Our academic staff come from a number of different jurisdictions and work in a breadth of legal fields from the historical and theoretical to the socio-legal.The subject-matter of your research is of course chosen by you, although we will give you advice and guidance in formulating an appropriate research proposal. We have strong expertise in all aspects of commercial law, including: Corporate governance and social responsibility Energy and environmental law Charity law Insolvency law Competition law Consumer protection Contract law Insurance and reinsurance law International arbitration Finance, banking and credit law International trade Maritime law Business structures Investment law Intellectual property, copyright & cultural heritage, and patent law