Bernard Rix

Professor Bernard Rix is a distinguished academic and legal professional serving as Professor of International Commercial Law at Queen Mary University of London’s School of Law. He retired as Lord Justice of Appeal in 2013 after 20 years in the Commercial Court and Court of Appeal. Currently, he acts as an arbitrator, mediator, and member of the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal. His roles include Honorary Fellowships at Queen Mary and New College, Oxford, alongside positions as Trustee of BIICL, President of the Harvard Law School Association of the UK, and Director of the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

His research focuses on international commercial law, insurance law, and shipping law, with recent work examining the role of public policy in UK Supreme Court rulings. He contributes to teaching modules on insurance and shipping law and delivered lectures on common law and judicial roles in 2014–15. His professional affiliations span legal institutions, academia, and cultural organizations, reflecting a career bridging law, arbitration, and public service.

Awards include Honorary Fellowships at Queen Mary and New College, Oxford. His contributions to legal education and practice are further highlighted through his involvement in organizations like the British Insurance Law Association and his leadership in continuing legal education seminars.