Course Overview
Course summary
Knowledge of corporate finance law is essential for lawyers, bankers and financiers who are keen to develop professional skills in corporate fundraising, deal structures and transactional management. Our Corporate Finance Law LLM offers an enhanced qualification for professionals working or planning to work in a technically demanding and dynamic global industry. It will appeal to both recent graduates and practitioners considering various fields of work, including law, investment banking, corporate finance, private equity, securities, investments, financial regulation, government agencies and international financial authorities.
You'll focus on learning how the financial markets work, from the primary markets involving the issuance of equity, debt and derivatives, to the secondary markets involving trading and investments, as well as very large financial transactions in the international capital markets. Importantly, you'll also learn how to take account of legal and regulatory risks that financiers and bankers face, and structure financial instruments to suit commercial priorities and social welfare policies.
This course is structured to give you a comprehensive understanding of the practical processes and innovative products of the international corporate finance market, including equity and debt capital, derivatives, structured finance, risk management and investment portfolio products. It's also designed to help you develop the soft skills you'll need in this area of practice, including negotiations and network building, with meetings with senior lawyers and directors of major companies.
Top reasons to study with us
- Learn in the heart of London – Studying at our Regent Campus in central London, you'll be part of a diverse, global community
- Enhance your employability – Our industry expert-led workshops will help you to develop key skills for your career
- Learn in top facilities – Westminster Law School has a full mock courtroom, hi-tech learning spaces and a pro-bono clinic, as well as a state-of-the-art lecture theatre
- Flexible start time – You can begin the course in September or January
Course structure
The following modules are indicative of what you will study on this course.
We aim to offer a wide range of option modules. However, availability may be affected by timetabling, staff availability, or student demand, so preferred choices cannot always be guaranteed.
Core modules
Through the study of this module you'll attain an essential introduction to investment banking and gain the conceptual and practical skills required to interpret and produce relevant legal documentation. The module explains the legal and regulatory compliance documentation that accompanies investment banking. The module will take you through the regulatory web as it relates to investment banking. It explains the content and formulation of business plans, prospectuses and offer documentation for investment products in various markets. The module also offers a critical reflection on marketing strategies, financial and strategic analysis, legal risk analysis, planning and financial modelling.
20 credits
Through the study of this module you'll attain an essential introduction to corporate finance and gain the conceptual and practical skills required to interpret relevant legal documentation. The module offers an introduction to corporate finance markets. It explains the key actors in these markets and investigates their aims in sourcing investment. It presents the core types of investment vehicles, and the key issues legal advisors need to address in investment agreements. The module offers an advanced exposition of the law of contract as it relates to finance, corporate structures and methods of raising funds, including debt financing and share transactions. Students are also acquainted with aspects of company law and director duties as they relate to finance.
20 credits
The dissertation module allows and supports extended independent, scholarly research of a topic chosen by the student within the field of corporate finance. While primarily based on independent study, the module incorporates seminars introducing students to research methods and supporting students in the development of an appropriate and feasible research proposal. The research topic must be agreed between the student and supervisor and must not replicate research covered in other assessments for the award of the degree.
60 credits
Option modules
The course offers a wide range of option modules from among the School's key postgraduate specialisms (commercial law, entertainment law, law and technology, and international law), and beyond. All option modules are listed in the programme specification, but here are some examples:
- Corporate Finance Law
- Regulation of Banks & Shadow Banks
- Law of Mergers & Acquisitions
- Regulation of Financial Technologies and AI
- Commercial Contracts in the Digital Age
- International Project Finance Law
- Corporate Compliance
- International Economic Law
- International Tax Law
- Commercial Negotiation
- Law and Blockchain: Legal Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- International Energy and Climate Change Law
For more details on course structure, modules, teaching and assessment Download the programme specification (PDF).
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Careers
The Corporate Finance Law LLM will benefit you if you're seeking to work in any area of corporate finance law, including accountancy, corporate banking, corporate finance, corporate law, investment banking, private equity and venture capital, or in related fields.
Supporting your career
We offer 1-2-1 appointments with careers advisors, advice on your CV and job applications, and mock assessment centres and interviews. We also run a Law vacancy jobs bulletin.
Industry links
You'll have access to events and workshops with law firms, alumni, and career professionals to help you get started in your law career.
Employers
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Job roles
This course will prepare you for a variety of roles, including:
- Business analyst
- Commercial finance manager
- Compliance manager
- Corporate finance analyst
- Regulatory consultant
- Regulatory finance analyst
Graduate employers
Graduates from this course have found employment at organisations including:
- Barcellos Tucunduva Advogados
- Epiq
- European Investment Bank
- First Capital Bank Malawi Plc
- National Bank of Kuwait
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- jobs and placements
- tailored career advice and industry mentoring
- careers events led by industry experts
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- enhancing your career planning through the Westminster Award
Course Leader
Emek Delibas
Senior Lecturer
Course Team
You can view the experience and specialisms of the course team by clicking through to their profiles.
Why study this course?
Fantastic central London location
You'll be studying in the centre of one of the world’s greatest cities, within easy reach of London's unrivalled library, cultural and archive resources.
Develop your legal knowledge and skills
As well as gaining a comprehensive understanding of the international corporate finance market, you'll develop important negotiation and network-building skills, and advanced research and analytical skills.
Gain an enhanced qualification
The course has been designed to provide you with a deep, systematic and structured knowledge of the operation of the corporate finance market and of the law for both practitioners and transactions in this area.
Entry Requirements
A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in Law or a related discipline. Applicants without the standard qualifications but with significant professional or managerial experience in a relevant field will be considered.
If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component.
Recognition of prior learning and experience
If you have previously studied at university level, or have equivalent work experience, academic credit may be awarded towards your course at Westminster. For more information, visit our Recognition of Prior Learning page.
Application process
Visit our How to apply page for more information on:
- the application process
- what you need to apply
- deadlines for application
A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in Law or a related discipline. Applicants without the standard qualifications but with significant professional or managerial experience in a relevant field will be considered.
If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component.
Recognition of prior learning and experience
If you have previously studied at university level, or have equivalent work experience, academic credit may be awarded towards your course at Westminster. For more information, visit our Recognition of Prior Learning page.
Application process
Visit our How to apply page for more information on:
- the application process
- what you need to apply
- deadlines for application
More information
University preparation courses
Our partner college, Kaplan International College London, offers Pre-Master’s courses that may help you gain a place on a postgraduate degree at Westminster.
To find out more, visit University preparation courses.
A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in Law or a related discipline. Applicants without the standard qualifications but with significant professional or managerial experience in a relevant field will be considered.
If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component.
Recognition of prior learning and experience
If you have previously studied at university level, or have equivalent work experience, academic credit may be awarded towards your course at Westminster. For more information, visit our Recognition of Prior Learning page.
Application process
Visit our How to apply page for more information on:
- the application process
- what you need to apply
- deadlines for application
A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in Law or a related discipline. Applicants without the standard qualifications but with significant professional or managerial experience in a relevant field will be considered.
If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component.
Recognition of prior learning and experience
If you have previously studied at university level, or have equivalent work experience, academic credit may be awarded towards your course at Westminster. For more information, visit our Recognition of Prior Learning page.
Application process
Visit our How to apply page for more information on:
- the application process
- what you need to apply
- deadlines for application
More information
University preparation courses
Our partner college, Kaplan International College London, offers Pre-Master’s courses that may help you gain a place on a postgraduate degree at Westminster.
To find out more, visit University preparation courses.
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Fees and Funding
UK tuition fee: £6,450 (Price per academic year)
When you have enrolled with us, your annual tuition fees will remain the same throughout your studies with us. We do not increase your tuition fees each year.
Find out how we set our tuition fees.
Paying your fees
If you don't wish to pay the whole amount of your fees at once, you may be able to pay by instalments. This opportunity is available if you have a personal tuition fee liability of £2,000 or more and if you are self-funded or funded by the Student Loans Company.
Find out more about paying your fees.
Alumni discount
This course is eligible for an alumni discount. Find out if you are eligible and how to apply by visiting our Alumni discounts page.
Funding
There is a range of funding available that may help you fund your studies, including Student Finance England (SFE).
Find out more about postgraduate student funding options.
Scholarships
The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible postgraduate students.
Find out if you qualify for one of our scholarships.
Additional costs
See what you may need to pay for separately and what your tuition fees cover.
International tuition fee: £9,000 (Price per academic year)
When you have enrolled with us, your annual tuition fees will remain the same throughout your studies with us. We do not increase your tuition fees each year.
Find out how we set our tuition fees.
Paying your fees
If you don't wish to pay the whole amount of your fees at once, you may be able to pay by instalments. This opportunity is available if you have a personal tuition fee liability of £2,000 or more and if you are self-funded or funded by the Student Loans Company.
Find out more about paying your fees.
Alumni discount
This course is eligible for an alumni discount. Find out if you are eligible and how to apply by visiting our Alumni discounts page.
Funding
There are a number of funding schemes available to help you fund your studies with us.
Find out more about funding for international students.
Scholarships
The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible postgraduate students.
Find out if you qualify for one of our scholarships.
Additional costs
See what you may need to pay for separately and what your tuition fees cover.
UK tuition fee: £6,450 (Price per academic year)
When you have enrolled with us, your annual tuition fees will remain the same throughout your studies with us. We do not increase your tuition fees each year.
Find out how we set our tuition fees.
Paying your fees
If you don't wish to pay the whole amount of your fees at once, you may be able to pay by instalments. This opportunity is available if you have a personal tuition fee liability of £2,000 or more and if you are self-funded or funded by the Student Loans Company.
Find out more about paying your fees.
Alumni discount
This course is eligible for an alumni discount. Find out if you are eligible and how to apply by visiting our Alumni discounts page.
Funding
There is a range of funding available that may help you fund your studies, including Student Finance England (SFE).
Find out more about postgraduate student funding options.
Scholarships
The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible postgraduate students.
Find out if you qualify for one of our scholarships.
Additional costs
See what you may need to pay for separately and what your tuition fees cover.
International tuition fee: £9,000 (Price per academic year)
When you have enrolled with us, your annual tuition fees will remain the same throughout your studies with us. We do not increase your tuition fees each year.
Find out how we set our tuition fees.
Paying your fees
If you don't wish to pay the whole amount of your fees at once, you may be able to pay by instalments. This opportunity is available if you have a personal tuition fee liability of £2,000 or more and if you are self-funded or funded by the Student Loans Company.
Find out more about paying your fees.
Alumni discount
This course is eligible for an alumni discount. Find out if you are eligible and how to apply by visiting our Alumni discounts page.
Funding
There are a number of funding schemes available to help you fund your studies with us.
Find out more about funding for international students.
Scholarships
The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible postgraduate students.
Find out if you qualify for one of our scholarships.
Additional costs
See what you may need to pay for separately and what your tuition fees cover.
What our students say
Divanshu Airan
Corporate Finance Law LLM - 2023
The best aspect of being a University of Westminster student is the sense of community and the range of opportunities for personal and professional growth. Whether it’s through engaging with diverse societies, participating in leadership roles, or accessing top-notch academic and career support, Westminster truly helps students to thrive.
Teaching and Assessment
Below you will find how learning time and assessment types are distributed on this course. The graphs below give an indication of what you can expect through approximate percentages, taken either from the experience of previous cohorts, or based on the standard module diet where historic course data is unavailable. Changes to the division of learning time and assessment may be made in response to feedback and in accordance with our terms and conditions.
How you’ll be taught
Teaching methods across all our postgraduate courses focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application. Learning typically falls into two broad categories:
- Scheduled hours: examples include lectures, seminars, practical classes, workshops, supervised time in a studio
- Independent study: non-scheduled time in which students are expected to study independently. This may include preparation for scheduled sessions, dissertation/final project research, follow-up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks, or revision
How you’ll be assessed
Our postgraduate courses include a variety of assessments, which typically fall into two broad categories:
- Practical: examples include presentations, podcasts, blogs
- Coursework: examples include essays, in-class tests, portfolios, dissertation
Data from the academic year 2025/26
Supporting you
Our Student Hub is where you’ll find out about the services and support we offer, helping you get the best out of your time with us.
- Study support – workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills
- Personal tutors – support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential
- Student advice team – provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits and visas
- Extra-curricular activities – volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events and more
Course Location
Our Regent Campus is composed of three sites, situated on and around Regent Street – one of the most famous and vibrant streets in London.
Little Titchfield Street is the home of Westminster Law School and, as part of our Regent Campus, benefits from a central London location. The facilities include a full-size mock courtroom, high-tech learning spaces, a pro-bono clinic and a 382-seat lecture theatre.
This course is based at our Regent Campus, though some teaching may take place at our other central London campuses.
For more details, visit our Locations page.
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