Dr. John Barlow

Professor

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Biography

John Barlow heads the Middle East Financial Institutions Regulatory Practice at Holman Fenwick & Willan (HFW) in Dubai. He has extensive experience in advising banks, insurers, and reinsurers on regulatory issues. His practice covers a wide range of financial institutions and products, including fidelity, computer crime, directors' and officers’ liability, and civil liability insurance programmes. With decades of experience in the London insurance and reinsurance markets, John handles significant global claims and provides expert advice on selling financial products and navigating complex financial instruments. Additionally, he has a strong background in claims handling and dispute resolution, alongside development of leading insurance products tailored for financial institutions. His expertise includes operational risk programmes addressing regulatory capital concerns for banks and traders, as well as political risk, trade credit, trade finance, and captive insurance schemes. John is qualified in England and Wales and holds a Law Degree from King's College, London.

Research Interests

Courses

Insurance Law

Requirements for University of Fribourg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:95
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognized university in a related field Minimum 60-90 ECTS in the chosen discipline
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Official transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivation letter
  • Language proficiency certificate
  • Copy of passport/ID
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply to English-taught Master programs across SES and Science faculties.