CCLS Alumni Participated in a New Research on Gambling Related Financial Harm
Research paper on how banks could contribute to minimizing serious gambling-related harm suffered by their customers.
Soma Hegdekatte (Comparative and International Dispute Resolution LLM, 2022) worked as part of a small research group. Soma says: “I contributed to the initial stages of the project that culminated in the report titled "A Unique Position and a Difficult Challenge: Banks’ Support of Individuals Experiencing Gambling-Related Financial Harm." My role involved conducting a detailed review and analysis of existing research related to gambling-related harms. I examined and summarized relevant studies, highlighting key findings and identifying gaps or insights that could inform the direction of the project. This work was presented to Professor Hörnle to provide an overview of the existing research landscape, helping her assess the relevance of current studies to her project and identify opportunities for her work to build upon and go beyond what has already been explored.”
The Paper can be found on QMUL website.
Soma continues about her work experience post-LLM: “I was employed with a law firm in London where I worked on investor-state disputes. I then moved back to India to work with the government. I currently work with the International Investment Treaties and Framework division of the Ministry of Finance. My job involves providing strategic legal advice on bilateral investment treaty negotiations and investment law policy.
I wanted to take a moment to thank you [Professor Julia Hörnle] again for your guidance during my time at QMUL. Your insights, especially in navigating the intersections between law, technology, and regulation, continue to shape how I think about emerging legal challenges”.