Queen Mary's Centre for Commercial Law Studies celebrates 45 years
In 2025, the Centre for Commercial Law Studies is celebrating 45 years since its founding. On Monday 9 June 2025 members of the CCLS community from past and present gathered to celebrate this achievement and to commemorate Sir Roy Goode’s fundamental role in the existence of the Centre.
Alongside Sir Roy Goode, attendees included the President and Principal of Queen Mary University of London, Professor Colin Bailey, previous and current Heads of School, and current recipients of the Roy Goode Scholarship.
“It is a great honour to be a part of the 45th anniversary celebrations for the Centre for Commercial Law Studies. This dinner was an opportunity to thank Sir Roy for his outstanding dedication and contribution to bringing academia and practice together, which has enabled CCLS to become a world leader in commercial law research.” – Professor Ian Walden, former Head of CCLS.
"The CCLS Anniversary Dinner was an absolutely wonderful and memorable experience. From the elegant atmosphere to the engaging conversations, every moment truly resonated with the spirit of celebration. It was a profound honour to be amongst fellow scholars, alumni, professors and distinguished guests, and particularly inspiring to meet Sir Roy Goode. Being a recipient of the Roy Goode scholarship means so much more; it's an affirmation of hard work and a gateway to incredible opportunities within the legal community. This dinner highlighted the vibrant legacy of CCLS and reinforced my deep gratitude for the support CCLS provides to its students. I am genuinely privileged to be a part of such a distinguished institution and look forward to contributing to its future success." – Aditi Malik, Roy Goode Scholarship holder.
"It was truly an honour to be part of the dinner and celebration. The evening was filled with emotion, joy, and a deep sense of appreciation. I was thrilled to be among the select group gathered to celebrate the remarkable legacy and visionary idea that Sir Roy Goode set in motion 45 years ago. Without his initiative, none of us would be where we are today." – Sophia Villalta Chong, Roy Goode Scholarship holder.
The Centre’s 45th anniversary is being celebrated throughout the year with a series of events, culminating in a half-day conference on Thursday 6 November 2025. Find out more about how to get involved and donate to the Roy Goode Scholarship fund.