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Chris Reed is a Professor of Electronic Commerce Law at Queen Mary University of London's School of Law, affiliated with the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS). He holds a BA from Keele University and an LLM from the University of London. His research focuses on AI regulation, blockchain governance, cloud computing law, and cyber law. He has contributed to EU directives on electronic signatures and commerce and advised parliamentary committees. Notable roles include Academic Dean of the Faculty of Law & Social Sciences (2004–2009) and Director of CCLS. His work bridges legal theory and digital innovation, addressing challenges in cross-border regulation, accountability in AI, and data governance.
**Research Interests:** Artificial intelligence liability, blockchain applications in sustainability, cloud computing law, cross-border cyber regulation, and electronic commerce frameworks. His interdisciplinary approach addresses legal gaps in emerging technologies, emphasizing ethical and policy dimensions.
**Professional Contributions:** Advised UK government on Hague Conference and OECD/G8 initiatives, participated in EU digital signature hearings, and contributed to international conferences. His publications span over decades, focusing on cyberspace jurisprudence, AI governance, and data trusts. He teaches postgraduate courses on e-commerce transactions and regulation.
**Labs/Teams:** Active within CCLS, leading projects like the Cloud Legal Project’s Coursera specialization on cloud computing law. Collaborates globally on AI and blockchain governance.
