LSE academics conduct research into a range of issues in the field of corporate law (broadly defined). Members of the corporate law hub regularly contribute to academic debates on fundamental and current topics such as new technologies and law, reform of the capital markets regulation around the world, institutional investor stewardship, takeover regulation, corporate purpose and sustainability, corporate restructuring and distress etc. Members also have a strong interdisciplinary focus, writing at the intersection of law and finance.
Professor David Kershaw is the author of various books including The Foundations of Anglo-American Corporate Fiduciary Law (CUP, 2018), Principles of Takeover Regulation (OUP, 2016), Company Law in Context: Text and Materials (OUP, 2012). Dr Suren Gomstian’s research interests within corporate law have a particular focus on the stewardship role of institutional investors and alternative modes of governance (such as contractual solutions) to various legal problems. Dr Alperen Gözlügöl conducts research into recent capital markets developments around the world and the role of regulation and drivers of regulatory developments as well as research into the role of corporate governance and finance in responsible capitalism. Dr Elizabeth Howell recently co-authored the third edition of Principles of Corporate Finance Law (OUP, 2023). Professor Eva Micheler has written widely in the field of corporate law, including her recent book Company Law: A Real Entity Theory (OUP, 2021). Intermediated securities and holding and transfer systems are also a significant aspect of her work. Professor Sarah Paterson’s main areas of research are corporate reorganisation and insolvency. Her recent work includes a co-edited book on Debt Restructuring and a monograph on Corporate Reorganization Law and Forces of Change (OUP, 2020). Edmund Schuster’s research in the field of corporate law has included studies for the European Commission on the reform of corporate governance and private international law. Current research projects concern legal obstacles for blockchain/DLT solutions and smart contracts. Professor Dame Sarah Worthington is primarily focused on controversial issues relating either to personal property rights or to abuse of power in commercial, not-for-profit and corporate contexts. She jointly edits Gower’s Principles of Modern Company Law, and Sealy and Worthington’s Text, Cases and Materials in Company Law. Visiting Fellow, Dr Simon Witney, is the author of Corporate Governance and Responsible Investment in Private Equity (CUP, 2021).