Professor Chris Townley
Professor of International Competition Law & Regulation
Research interests
- Law
Contact details
Biography
Chris Townley joined King’s in 2007. Previously, he worked as a solicitor at Clifford Chance LLP and then as Principal Case Officer at The Office of Fair Trading. Since joining King's, Chris has provided teaching and/ or advice to several bodies, including the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (Columbia), the Egyptian Competition Authority, The National Boadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (Thailand), The NHS, the Office of Fair Trading, Ofcom and The Pakistan Competition Commission.
Teaching
Undergraduate
- EU Competition Law
- Consumer Protection: Advising Global Businesses and their Customers
Graduate
- Competition Law & Regulated Network Industries
- Economics of Competition Law
Research interests
Chris’ research interests lie in the relationship between competition law, particularly European competition law and other areas, such an environmental or cultural policy; or EU constitutional law. He has recently started a new research project examining the Development of Policy within the European Competition Network.
PURE profile
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Research
Centre for British Democracy
The Centre for British Democracy is interested in the study of government and politics in the United Kingdom from an historical, political science, political theory and constitutional perspective.
Centre of European Law
Founded in 1974, The Centre of European Law (CEL) is one of the oldest research centres of its kind. We are known around the world as research leaders in European law – a role that is even more crucial in the current political climate.
Events
The Future of the International Competition Network: An expert panel
Please join us for an expert panel discussion on The Future of the ICN followed by a networking drinks reception.
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Citizen input in regulation: The potential and limits of using digital tools
Citizen input in regulation: The potential and limits of using digital tools
Please note: this event has passed.
Research
Centre for British Democracy
The Centre for British Democracy is interested in the study of government and politics in the United Kingdom from an historical, political science, political theory and constitutional perspective.
Centre of European Law
Founded in 1974, The Centre of European Law (CEL) is one of the oldest research centres of its kind. We are known around the world as research leaders in European law – a role that is even more crucial in the current political climate.
Events
The Future of the International Competition Network: An expert panel
Please join us for an expert panel discussion on The Future of the ICN followed by a networking drinks reception.
Please note: this event has passed.
Citizen input in regulation: The potential and limits of using digital tools
Citizen input in regulation: The potential and limits of using digital tools
Please note: this event has passed.