Brunel Law School

We’re delighted to introduce Dr Velimir Živković, Associate Professor at the University of Warwick School of Law, as a speaker at the 2026 Brunel Summer Programme on International Arbitration.

Previously, he was a Research Fellow with the Berlin/Potsdam Research Group International Rule of Law – Rise or Decline? at Humboldt University of Berlin, and an Associate Researcher at the Institute of Comparative Law in Belgrade. He has also advised on World Bank and Swiss government-supported legal reform projects in Serbia.

He holds a PhD in Law from the London School of Economics and Political Science, an LLM in Commercial Law from the University of Belgrade, and a Magister Juris with Distinction from the University of Oxford, where he received the Clifford Chance Prize.

Velimir’s research and practice span international commercial and investment arbitration, contract law, and the rule of law. Alongside his academic work, he acts as counsel and consultant in commercial, investment and sports arbitration, bringing a valuable blend of scholarly insight and practical experience. At the Summer Programme, he will share his expertise on contemporary issues shaping sports arbitration.

Congratulations to Ms Deborah Chay, Honorary Senior Lecturer, on being named this year’s Brunel Law School Alumna of the Year.

A cherished colleague, inspiring teacher, and mentor, Debbie has dedicated decades to Brunel Law School, shaping the lives and careers of countless students through her unwavering commitment, generosity, and passion for teaching law.

This award is a fitting recognition of an extraordinary legacy and the lasting impact she has had on our Law School community.

Congratulations, Debbie! 👏🎉

We were delighted to host the Young Citizens Bar Mock Trial Programme at Brunel Law School, welcoming talented students for an inspiring day of advocacy and legal learning.

The programme gives young people aged 15–18 the opportunity to experience the justice system first-hand by taking on the roles of barristers, witnesses, clerks, ushers and jurors while presenting real criminal cases before legal professionals. It was a pleasure to support the next generation of aspiring lawyers.

What happens when legal education meets game-based learning?

At Brunel Law School, our academics are exploring innovative, cutting-edge teaching methods by adapting games to enhance the way law is taught and learned. It’s an exciting approach designed to make learning more interactive, engaging and impactful.

Stay tuned - we can’t wait to share more.

🎬 Did you know that one of Brunel University of London’s most iconic buildings has a starring role on screen?

The Brunel Lecture Centre was transformed into the fictional Ludovico Medical Facility in Stanley Kubrick’s 1971 classic A Clockwork Orange. Its distinctive Brutalist architecture has also featured in popular productions including Silent Witness and Inspector Morse, making it a familiar backdrop for film and television audiences alike.

From cinematic history to inspiring the next generation of students, the Brunel Lecture Centre continues to leave its mark.

We’re delighted to introduce Timothy Smyth, Partner at Boies Schiller Flexner LLP, as a speaker at the 2026 Brunel Summer Programme on International Arbitration.

Tim advises investors, sovereign states, multinational corporations and high-net-worth individuals on international arbitration and public international law disputes. He has represented clients in proceedings under the ICSID, UNCITRAL, ICC and LCIA Rules, as well as before the Iran–US Claims Tribunal, with particular expertise in investment treaty arbitration across sectors including mining, energy, telecommunications and pharmaceuticals. Recognised by leading legal directories for his analytical expertise and advocacy, Tim will bring valuable perspectives from his extensive experience in international dispute resolution to this year’s Summer Programme.

Please join us in congratulating Dr Marwan Zaineddin on successfully passing his PhD viva with no corrections – an outstanding achievement!

His thesis, “Form over Substance? Rethinking the Definition of ‘Broadcast’ under UK Copyright Law to Extend Protection to Pre-Broadcasts and Post-Broadcasts”, makes an important contribution to the field of UK copyright law by exploring how the legal definition of “broadcast” could be reconsidered to address emerging challenges surrounding pre-broadcasts and post-broadcasts.

The thesis was supervised by Dr Hayleigh Bosher (First Supervisor) and Dr Zoi Krokida (Second Supervisor).

Congratulations to Dr Zaineddin and his supervisory team on this excellent achievement. We wish him every success in the next stage of his academic and professional journey!

We’re delighted to introduce Prof. (Dr) Wasiq Abass Dar, Associate Professor and Associate Dean at Jindal Global Law School, as a speaker at the 2026 Brunel Summer Programme on International Arbitration.

A leading academic in international dispute resolution, Dr Dar teaches and researches international commercial arbitration, investment arbitration and contract law. He has held visiting appointments at Cornell Law School and King’s College London, and will serve as Visiting Faculty at the Centre for Transnational Legal Studies in London in Autumn 2026. Dr Dar has extensive experience assisting arbitral tribunals in high-value disputes and has published widely in the fields of arbitration and international law.

At the Summer Programme, he will share insights drawn from both his academic expertise and practical experience in international arbitration.

Learning beyond the classroom.

Recently, Prof. Arad Reisberg, Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor for Social Mobility, attended the “Financing Justice” event at the historic Old Bailey as part of the “Justice for All Series”, accompanied by six outstanding Brunel Law School student volunteers (courtesy of TechStart).

The event brought together leading practitioners, academics and policymakers to explore one of the most pressing challenges facing the legal system: how to sustainably finance access to justice while delivering better outcomes for individuals, communities and society.

We are incredibly proud of our students who represented Brunel University of London and Brunel Law School with professionalism, curiosity and enthusiasm. Opportunities like these reinforce that legal education extends far beyond the classroom, fostering meaningful conversations, professional connections and experiences that help shape the next generation of legal professionals.

We’re delighted to introduce Alex Hough, Associate in the International Litigation and Arbitration team at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates, as a speaker at the 2026 Brunel Summer Programme on International Arbitration.

Alex advises clients on complex international commercial and investment arbitration disputes across a range of sectors. Before qualifying as a solicitor in England and Wales, he completed a Master’s in International Affairs at Sciences Po, bringing an international perspective to cross-border dispute resolution. At the Summer Programme, Alex will draw on his experience advising clients in high-value cross-border disputes before international arbitral tribunals and courts.