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Prof. Dr. Andrea Büchler served as Chair of Private Law and Comparative Law at the University of Zurich's Faculty of Law until her resignation on February 29, 2024, due to health reasons. She holds a Dr. iur. and an honorary doctorate (Dr. hc). Her research focuses on family law, medical law, legal pluralism, and gender studies, particularly addressing issues like Islamic family law in Europe and reproductive medicine ethics. She co-founded the Family Law Online portal and authored seminal works such as Medizin–Mensch–Recht (2020) and Reproductive Medicine Act Handbook (2020). Her resignation notice specifies continued contact via email for inquiries.
Her academic contributions span over two decades, with publications addressing legal aspects of gender identity, child custody, and comparative law. Notable works include studies on legal pluralism in European family laws and interventions against domestic violence. She has co-edited key texts on Swiss family and medical law, reflecting her dual expertise in doctrinal and applied legal scholarship.
- Scientific Awards: Honorary Doctorate (Dr. hc)
- Labs/Teams: Co-creator of the Family Law Online portal, a resource for Swiss family law education and practice.
Her research bridges theoretical legal frameworks with practical societal challenges, emphasizing human rights and cultural diversity within legal systems.
