New Zealand Centre of International Economic Law
The New Zealand Centre of International Economic Law (NZCIEL) encourages discussion and research on issues relating to international economic law.
About NZCIEL
The central goal of the NZCIEL is to provide a forum for discussion and debate leading to quality research into all areas of international economic law.
Our work
Expertise
NZCIEL specialises in international economic law, including WTO law and other agreements, intellectual property, transition economies and developing states.
Learn moreOur people
NZCIEL is a diverse team of international economic law experts studying effects of global trade on domestic regulation of economy, commerce and public institutions.
Meet the teamEngagement
NZCIEL’s continuing activities provide an opportunity to engage in discussion and debate about international economic law and its effects on New Zealand and our trading partners.
Research
The Centre provides expert opinions and contributes to economic strategy and governance through research and development.
Training
The Centre offers training programmes for organisations and professionals on the path to developing new competencies.
Publications
The Centre publishes research and analysis that offers in-depth perspectives on aspects of global trade and economic law.
Latest research
IP–Services Toolkit
NZCIEL is working on the IP–Services Toolkit with a goal to produce a visualisation tool and a research report.
In progressRegulatory Toolkit
NZCIEL played a major part in the New Zealand Law Foundation’s Regulatory Reform Project, which looked at a variety of areas of economic regulation.
Learn moreLatest updates
Symposium on Economic Freedom
Professor Nicolas Diebold will discuss how Switzerland’s Constitution recognises economic freedom as a human right and key market principle.
13 November 2024 OverviewMeet our visiting scholar — Nicolas Diebold
Nicolas Diebold is an expert in competition law and market regulation from the University of Lucerne. He brings his expertise to NZCIEL during his academic visit.
Learn about NicolasResearch Seminar on Sustainable Innovation
The event explores the impact of intellectual property (IP) on SDGs for New Zealand and Australia, focusing on poverty, inequality, food security, and other topics.
28 August 2024 OverviewNZCIEL Events
We host various events throughout the year. Check the university-wide events page and our past events.
University events Past eventsMaster of International Trade
Study international trade law under university program informed by NZCIEL's expertise.
Read about MIntTrNZCIEL was established in 2007 at the Faculty of Law of Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. Since the launch the NZCIEL operates as an interdisciplinary centre of research excellence on all issues relating to international economic law. The founding co-directors were Susy Frankel and Meredith Lewis.
