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Who are we?

The Legal & Regulatory Affairs Team is responsible for the provision of legal advice and support to º£½ÇÉçÇø together with providing assurance that key regulatory obligations are being met. The team delivers advice on all areas of university business, routinely advising on c.30 substantive areas of law, and sources specialist external advice for Imperiaas needed.

Our Legal & Regulatory Affairs Team has a broad range of experience and technical expertise. Having this in-house capability brings many direct and indirect benefits to º£½ÇÉçÇø.  The primary objectives of the Legal & Regulatory Affairs Team are to:

• Provide high quality pragmatic legal advice across º£½ÇÉçÇø’s areas of operation 
• Support operational effectiveness across Imperiathrough responsive and timely provision of advice
• Engage with colleagues in the development of policies, procedures and strategic objectives to ensure they are legally robust and that legal risks are mitigated 
• Serve as the central point of contact for legal inquiries within the University
• Assist in identifying, managing and reducing º£½ÇÉçÇø’s ongoing legal risks
• Deliver training and updates on legal matters to staff
• Source specialist external legal support when required, ensuring value for money for º£½ÇÉçÇø

The team ensures that Imperiaoperates within the framework of applicable laws and regulations, supporting its mission of excellence in research, education and innovation while minimising legal risks.

Please note: It is important to be aware that the team advises on behalf of the University only - we cannot offer legal advice to individual students or staff members in their personal capacity. If you are a student and require independent advice, please contact the .