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Lerong Lu is a Reader in Law and Director of Postgraduate Studies at the Dickson Poon School of Law, King’s College London. He is the founding Director of the King’s Law & Technology LLM program. His expertise lies in International Financial Law and FinTech Regulation. Dr. Lu has authored several influential books including 'Private Lending in China' (Routledge, 2019), 'Global FinTech Revolution' (Oxford University Press, 2024), and 'Financial Superpower' (Oxford University Press, 2025). He has published over 50 articles in academic journals and edited volumes. His research has received support from prestigious funding bodies like the British Academy and the Leverhulme Trust. Dr. Lu serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Law, Ethics & Technology and is an External Examiner for PhD theses at Russell Group universities. He has provided expert insights for leading media outlets such as the BBC and Bloomberg, advising on laws governing international financial markets and technological innovation. Dr. Lu offers guidance to national governments and financial regulators in Asia and Europe on corporate financial law reforms and FinTech training for legal practitioners. He welcomes enquiries from prospective PhD students interested in interdisciplinary research in Law, Finance, and Technology.
King's College London • London, UK
Responsible for leading research and teaching in the areas of Law and Technology, as well as directing postgraduate studies.
University of Bristol • Bristol, UK
Taught various law subjects and contributed to the academic community.
Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.