Taskin Iqbal

Dr Taskin Iqbal is a Senior Lecturer in Law at The City Law School, City, University of London. She has been serving in this role since August 2022, having previously held a Lecturer position at the same institution starting in March 2020. Prior to that, she was a Lecturer in Law at the University of Lincoln from April 2018 to February 2020. Her academic affiliations include active membership in the Society of Legal Scholars, Socio-Legal Studies Association (SLSA), and Daughters of Themis: International Network of Female Business Scholars. She is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

• PhD in Law, University of Leeds (2015–2018)
• LLM in Professional Legal Skills (Conversion), City, University of London
• Bar Professional Training Course, City, University of London
• LLB (Honours), Queen Mary, University of London

Dr Iqbal’s research centers on corporate law, corporate governance, and corporate social responsibility, with a strong interdisciplinary focus. She investigates how corporate governance mechanisms can better protect stakeholder interests and promote sustainability, particularly in global supply chains involving multinational corporations and developing countries. Her work critically examines the Enlightened Shareholder Value principle and its implications for CSR, as well as sustainability reporting practices among large British firms.

Her publications, including a 2021 monograph with Routledge and articles in top-tier journals like the Journal of Business Law and Common Law World Review, reflect a consistent thematic focus on legal frameworks for sustainability, corporate accountability, and ethical governance. The research trends show a strong empirical and theoretical engagement with sustainability disclosures, stakeholder theory, and regulatory efficacy in corporate law.

Her scientific recognitions include a letter of recognition for research excellence from the University of Leeds, where her PhD thesis was highly commended by examiners.

• Letter of recognition for research excellence – University of Leeds

Dr Iqbal is actively involved in academic mentoring and leadership. She serves as the second supervisor for PhD candidate Md Sekander Zulker Nayeen, whose research focuses on sustainable development in investor-state arbitration. She has led several key teaching modules including LLB Company Law and Global Issues in Corporate Law, and previously led the LLM International Corporation Law module. She is the convener of the City Law School Staff Research Seminar Series, fostering academic dialogue and research development. While no specific grants are mentioned, her research output suggests sustained scholarly activity supported by institutional and academic frameworks.

She is associated with research teams through her collaborations, such as with Professor Andrew Keay, and contributes to interdisciplinary discussions on sustainability and corporate responsibility through her active participation in academic networks and seminars.