Postgraduate prize winners

Congratulations to all our postgraduate prize winners who have received special commendation for their work this year.

The Dickson Poon School of Law offers over 30 postgraduate prizes up to the value of £2,000. Prizes are either funded by the School or made possible by the generous sponsorship from our partners including Bickerdike Allen and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, among others.

Knut Johannesen Lie, The Dickson Poon School of Law Prize for best student on the LLM in International Financial Law

'I would like to thank the faculty, and extend an extra gratitude to my supervisor Eva Lomnicka and Ravi Tennekoon who really sparked the interest for Financial Law with an engaging and practical approach, which have proved more than useful in my work.

In addition, I would like to thank my study group throughout the year. It is their insight and knowledge which made me strive to learn even more and challenged me in various ways. Without them, the year would not have turned out as successful as it did'. 

Benjamin Chia, The Dickson Poon School of Law Prize for the highest result on the dissertation/writing project on the LLM in International Financial Law

‘I am really grateful to have been awarded of the Dickson Poon School of Law Prize for the highest result for dissertation/writing project on the LLM in International Financial Law. Professor Ravi Tennekoon is an outstanding lecturer in this field and I have learnt so much from this course during my time at King's. I strongly recommend those who wish to study and learn the intricate legal engineering used in the perplexities of the financial markets to apply and be enriched by this fantastic course.’

Philippe Pessoa Sundfeld, The Dickson Poon School of Law Prize for best dissertation/writing project on the LLM in Intellectual Property & Information Law

‘I am deeply honoured to have been awarded the prize for the best dissertation on the LLM in Intellectual Property & Information Law. The award is a high note to an incredible year, encouraging me to go further with my research. The LLM at King’s allowed me to spend the year surrounded by brilliant colleagues and professors, to whom I am very grateful. I would like to thank, in particular, my supervisor, Professor Kevin Madders, for the opportunities and support throughout the programme.’

Gabriel De Castro Burgel, The Dickson Poon School of Law Prize for the highest result on the dissertation/writing project on the LLM in International Financial Law

‘It is very nice to receive the Dickson Poon School of Law Prize for the highest result for writing project on the LLM in International Financial Law. It comes to crown one of the best years of my life, in which I had the opportunity of learning from incredible professors, at a great university, and meeting amazing people, from all over the world, who are now good friends that I hope to keep for life. I'd like to thank King's College London, the professors (especially Professor Ravi Tennekoon) and the many friends I made along the way. I'll always remember this LLM year as an exceptional academic and life experience. It was a lot of fun and I miss it already.’

Vitor Castro, The Dickson Poon School of Law Prize for best dissertation/writing project on the LLM (General)

‘Winning the Dickson Poon School of Law Prize for the best dissertation/writing Project on the LLM (in Law) is a major achievement. KCL has an excellent academic environment and I had a chance to research with brilliant professionals and academics that were able to guide my dissertation. I am very thankful for the opportunity of spending this time at KCL and wholeheartedly recommend this institution for those students who feel as motivated as I was to develop their researches and, therefore, will work to promote new ideas in the international legal community.’

Giorgia Sangiuolo, The Dickson Poon School of Law Prize for best student on the LLM in European Law

‘It is a great yet unexpected honor to be awarded the 2016 Dickson Poon School of Law Prize for the best student on the LLM in European Law.

I am deeply grateful to all of my Professors for the passion they put into each and every single one of their classes and seminars. It is thanks to them that my LLM was a terrific experience and I decided to introduce a big change in my career to continue my research in the field as a Ph.D. fellow of the Centre of European Law of King's College London. 

I owe a special thank you to my supervisor, Professor Takis Tridimas, whose teachings were truly inspirational.’

Aliaa Ibrahim, The Dickson Poon School of Law Prize for the highest result on the dissertation/writing project on the LLM in International Financial Law

‘It is a great honour to be awarded the Dickson Poon School of Law Prize for the highest result for the dissertation/ writing project on the LLM in International Financial Law. This writing project gave me the opportunity to deeply examine the complex legal issues surrounding financial transactions in the global financial markets. I would like to thank the law school and especially Professor Tennekoon for their support.’

Christoffer Henneberg, The Dickson Poon School of Law Prize for the highest result on the dissertation/writing project on the LLM in International Financial Law

‘It is a profound honour to be awarded The Dickson Poon School of Law Prize for the best dissertation on the LLM in International Financial Law. 

The LLM has been an intellectually inspiring degree, and the dissertation was a unique opportunity to further enhance my knowledge within the law of international finance. I am grateful to all my professors for their thought-provoking classes; they challenged my way of thinking and provided me with new perspectives on how to solve critical legal issues within the field, which equipped me well for the dissertation process.

I am also very grateful to the School and to my classmates for making my year at King’s College an unforgettable experience. The prize brings an end to a great year that I will be able to benefit from for years to come.’

Alienor Burghartz, The Dickson Poon School of Law Prize for best student on the LLM in Transnational Law, The Dickson Poon School of Law Prize for best dissertation/writing project by a student on the LLM in Transnational Law, The Dickson Poon School of Law Prize for best distinction dissertation/writing project by students whose native language is not English.

‘It is a great honour to be awarded the Dickson Poon School of Law Prizes for the best student and the best dissertation on the LLM in Transnational Law as well as the Ondrej Petr Creative Writing Prize. My academic year at King’s was simply outstanding: studying in the heart of London, a city which is incredibly inspiring in virtually every respect as well as being surrounded by so many talented fellow students from all over the world and leading legal scholars with a really interdisciplinary approach has been truly life-changing. I’m particularly grateful to my dissertation supervisor and pathway leader Peer Zumbansen for his exceptional intellectual stimulation which did not only allow me to write a hugely satisfying dissertation but will also guide me in all (academic) journeys to come.’

Rakhal Zaman, The Dickson Poon School of Law Prize for best student on the LLM in Competition Law

‘All praise for this award is owed to King's College. If King's had not given me a tuition fee bursary, I would not have been able to embark on my postgraduate competition law studies. It was King's exceptional professors like Professors Whish, Alexiadis, Bailey, Jones and Kovacic who inspired me, challenged my intellect and motivated me to strive for the highest marks possible. I am honoured to be a KCL alumni and I will proudly represent King's College for the rest of my life. I dedicate this award to Tim Mills and Anil Sinanan, who have shaped my intellectual skills and fascination for competition law during my undergraduate studies. I dedicate this to Family Arnold, for always treating me like family. Lastly, I dedicate the award to three special women who, throughout my studies, have made sure I stay focused on my academic goals and made sure I eat right during the stressful exam period: my better half Mumina, my sister Nilima (who is much smarter than me) and most of all, the greatest mother on earth who has raised me as a lone parent, Taslima Khanam.’

Jana Christina Bieli, The Dickson Poon School of Law Prize for best student on the LLM in International Business Law

‘Being awarded the Dickson Poon School of Law Prize for the best student on the LLM in International Business Law is a great honour. My year at King’s has been an amazing experience with countless and enduring memories. I would like to express my gratitude to all the outstanding lecturers and fellow students from all over the globe for making it a fantastic and unforgettable time.’

Dario Chiari, The Dickson Poon School of Law Prize for best dissertation/writing project on the LLM in Competition Law

‘It is an honour to be awarded the Dickson Poon School of Law Prize for the best dissertation on the LLM in Competition Law. It is wonderful to see how King’s College values your personal opinion and rewards original projects. I want to thank my supervisor, Christopher Townley, who inspired me and encouraged me to have a broader view on competition law. Lastly, my sincere gratitude goes to my parents, for their support and their precious advice.’

Helin Laufer Gencaga, The Dickson Poon School of Law Prize for best dissertation/writing project by a student on the LLM International Dispute Resolution

‘I am honoured to have been awarded the Dickson Poon School of Law Prize for the best dissertation by a student on the LLM International Dispute Resolution pathway. I am deeply grateful to Professor Guglielmo Verdirame for his supervision. I am also thankful to Dr Holger Hestermeyer for his guidance as my pathway leader and personal tutor. I would also like to express my gratitude to Dr Florian Grisel, who has been a constant source of encouragement and a mentor throughout my undergraduate and postgraduate studies at King's. The opportunity to study and engage in legal research at KCL has been a real academic and personal challenge, as well as an incredibly fruitful life experience. I am privileged to have been taught by some of the brightest legal minds in my field of study, as well as to have known ambitious and hard-working students from all over the world. King's has taught me to not take anything for granted, and that it is in order to fearlessly challenge ambiguous or unjust legal norms, regardless of how well-established these are. It has prepared me excellently for the pursuit of an international legal career, and I am very grateful for this.’

Margarita Sereda-Wildenauer, The Dickson Poon School of Law Prize for best student on the Master of Arts in Global Ethics and Human Values, The Dickson Poon School of Law Prize for best dissertation on the Master of Arts in Global Ethics and Human Values

‘Being awarded The Dickson Poon School of Law Prizes for the best student and best dissertation on the Masters of Arts in Global Ethics and Human Values is the cherry on top of what was a brilliant and thought-provoking year of studies at King’s. It is a delight and honour to have been able to work with such excellent lecturers as Dr Alan Coffee and Professor Leif Wenar. Their enthusiasm and encouragement to challenge one’s own perspectives and pursue new ideas has been a constant source of motivation and inspiration. I would also like to thank those, who have unconditionally supported me all along and made this study experience at King’s possible and unforgettable.'

Caterine Noriega Cardenas, The Dickson Poon School of Law Prize for best student on the LLM in International Tax Law, The Dickson Poon School of Law Prize for best dissertation/writing project  on the LLM in International Tax Law

‘Studying hard pays off. I am grateful for receiving this public recognition from King’s. I would like to thank my family for their support, in particular my mum; my grandmother’s prayers; my boyfriend’s support and patience; my partners in Colombia that allowed me to focus on my studies; my professors and supervisor, and my study group and classmates. I would also like to take this opportunity to invite more people to leave their home countries to do postgraduate studies abroad because at King’s I did not only learn more about my field of study, but I have had the opportunity to share part of my life with amazing people from all over the world.’

Powei Lokpobiri, The Dickson Poon School of Law Prize for the highest result on the dissertation/writing project on the LLM in International Financial Law

‘I am deeply honoured and grateful to have been awarded the Dickson Poon School of law Prize for the highest result for dissertation/writing project on the LLM in International Financial Law. My time at King’s was exceptional; it gave me an incomparable opportunity to study international financial law with some of the world’s leading professors. An experience I will always be grateful for.  I would like to thank all my professors and in particular Professor Ravi, for going the extra mile to ensure the core finance modules were taught well and in practical ways. I also want to thank my beloved family for their unflinching love and support particularly the best father in the world senator Heineken Lokpobiri. I also want to thank my friends at the Nigerian Law School Bwari, Abuja for the love they showered me while I was writing my dissertation particularly Tope Lawson, Anari Jaja, Lilian Ohuruzo, Ebube Nwobodo, Somto Okpala, Prudence Odulukwe and Becky Olotu.’

Alexander Richard Eduard Kistler, LLM in International Business Law

'It is a great honour for me to receive the Dickson Poon School of Law Prize for the best dissertation on the LL.M. in international business law. This prize marks the end of an inspiring and educational year of studying at King's which enabled me to deepen my knowledge of the law and also taught me alot about myself. In particular the amazing people I encountered during my year at King's will remain in best memory. A special thank you to Professor Jonathan Harris for his support, which strongly contributed to the success of my thesis.'

Prize winners 2015.