Sepideh Harrasi

Sepideh Harrasi is a Lecturer at the City Law School, City, University of London, specializing in Corporate and Maritime Law. She holds an LLB (hons), LLM, and PhD from the same institution and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Education:

• PhD, City University London, 2015–2019
• Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education, City University London, 2015–2019
• LLM (International Commercial Law, Maritime Specialization), City University London, 2014–2015
• LLB, City University London, 2010–2014

Research & Publications: Her work focuses on the evolution of the doctrine of frustration during the pandemic and corporate personality in English law, particularly in one-ship companies. She has published in journals like the International Company and Commercial Law Review and contributed to Springer publications.

Honors & Collaborations:

• City Law School Research Scholarship (4 years)
• Master of Law Excellence Award Scholarship (2 years)
• ISU (International Salvage Union) committee prize

She has collaborated on research projects including corporate governance in EU countries and the Chinese Government’s Silk Road re-opening initiative with Prof. Chris Ryan.

Teaching: At City, she teaches Foundations of Criminal Law, Contract Law, Maritime Law (Module Leader), and Energy Law. Her pedagogical approach integrates technology to enhance legal education.