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Piia Kalamees is an Associate Professor in Civil Law at the University of Tartu, Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Law, where she has been working since 2006. She currently serves as an Associate Professor in Civil Law (since August 15, 2022) and previously held positions as Programme Director for Bachelor's and Master's programs (since January 14, 2020) and Associate Professor in Civil Law.
Her educational background includes:
- PhD in Law (2013) from University of Tartu, with dissertation "Price Reduction in the System of Remedies," supervised by Karin Sein and Kalev Saare
- Master's Degree in Law (2007) from University of Tartu, with thesis "Buyer's Obligation to Examine the Goods and Obligation to Notify the Seller of the Lack of Conformity," supervised by Karin Sein
- Bachelor's Degree in Law (2005) from University of Tartu, with thesis "Damage due in part to aggrieved person," supervised by Karin Sein
Professor Kalamees specializes in civil law with a focus on contract law, consumer protection, and digital transactions. Her research examines how traditional legal frameworks adapt to modern challenges, particularly in consumer credit agreements, digital signatures, and connected consumer goods. She has made significant contributions to understanding liability issues in digital transactions and the application of European Union directives in Estonian law.
Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward analyzing the intersection of traditional contract law with digital technologies. She has extensively researched electronic signatures, identity theft in consumer finance, and the implications of digital elements in consumer goods. Her work often employs comparative legal analysis, particularly between Estonian and Norwegian law, and examines how EU regulations are implemented at the national level.
Professor Kalamees has been actively involved in research administration and leadership:
- Since 2025: Substitute member of the Prevention Science Council at Tervise Arengu Instituut
- Since 2024: Member of the European Law Institute (ELI)
- Since 2016: Chairman of the Consumer Disputes Committee
She has secured significant research funding for multiple projects, including:
- "Consumer Rights Protection in Consumer Credit Agreements During Financial Crisis" (2025-2028, €174,844)
- "Prevention Science Council" (2025-2028, €145,000)
- "Social Security and Digital Identities" (2021-2025, €64,486)
- "Consumer Rights Protection in Digital Single Market - Contract Law Aspects" (2018-2021, €377,500)
- "Current Problems of Consumer Credit in Estonia and Norway" (2013-2016, €127,674)
- "Estonian Legal Space in Global Legal Space" (2006-2011, €232,418)
Professor Kalamees has contributed to numerous academic publications, textbooks, and reports on civil law, contract law, and consumer protection, establishing herself as a leading expert in her field in Estonia.
