Dr. Ioannis Lianos

Professor

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Biography

Professor Ioannis Lianos holds the Chair in Global Competition Law and Public Policy at New York University School of Law. He is a founding director of the Centre for Law, Economics and Society at University College London, where he has played a pivotal role in shaping competition law and economic policy through his research and advocacy. He has taught EU Competition Law at the College of Europe in Natolin and served as a member of the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal. He has held important positions within the OECD and the EU High Level Group on the Digital Markets Act. His scholarly work on the 'polycentric competition law model' offers a significant alternative to traditional consumer welfare approaches and has affected legal reforms across various jurisdictions. He has been the recipient of several prestigious fellowships and awards throughout his career, including the Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship and the Gutenberg Research Chair. Professor Lianos is an active editor in academic publishing, contributing to key journals and series in competition law and economics.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2026-01-01 — Present

New York University School of Law • New York

Teaching various courses in law with a special focus on competition law and economic policy.

Chair

2019-01-01 — 2024-01-01

University College London • London

Founded and directed the Centre for Law, Economics and Society, focusing on competition law.

Member

2019-08-01 — 2024-01-01

UK Competition Appeal Tribunal • London

Provided legal expertise and contributed to competition law rulings.

Awards

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St Martins Medal

2024-01-01
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Antitrust Writing Awards

2021-01-01
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Antitrust Writing Awards

2016-01-01
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Philip Leverhulme Prize

2012-01-01
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Gutenberg Circle Prize

2011-01-01
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Emile Girardeau Prize

2005-01-01

Courses

Antitrust: International Comparative Seminar Competition Law, Digital Regulation Intangible Economy Seminar

Requirements for New York University School of Law

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:7.5
Reading
Required:7.5
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
First degree in law (JD or LLB) from an ABA-approved school or a foreign equivalent.
Application Checklist
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  • English Proficiency Test Score (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

The Master of Laws (LLM) is a general degree. Applicants from the 'Department of Law' typically enroll in the general LLM or one of the specialized LLM programs.