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Prof. Dr. Yeşim M. Atamer is a Full Professor of Private, Commercial, and European Law at the University of Zurich's Faculty of Law, with expertise in Contract Law, European Contract Harmonization, and Consumer Law. She holds honorary doctorates and has served on prestigious councils like the CISG Advisory Council and the International Academy of Commercial and Consumer Law. Her research focuses on regulatory challenges in contract and consumer law, with contributions to EU directives and Swiss legal reforms. She leads the Centre for Regulation and Contract Law (CRCL) and has advised on modernizing warranty laws. Key roles include membership in Academia Europaea and the Turkish Science Academy.
- Educations:
- PhD in Law from Istanbul University (1999)
- LL.M. from Istanbul University (1993)
- LL.B. from Istanbul University (1990)
Research Interests: Prof. Atamer’s work addresses contractual obligations, consumer protection, and the intersection of ethics and law. She advocates for modern legal frameworks balancing commercial freedom and consumer rights. Recent studies explore sustainability in sales law and digital economy impacts.
Awards & Grants: - Honorary Doctorate from Hamburg University (2019) - Alexander von Humboldt Fellowships (2003–2005, 2010–2011) - Turkish Academy of Sciences’ Outstanding Young Scientist (2007)
Advising & Grants: Led EU-funded projects on consumer law adaptation in Turkey and co-founded Istanbul Bilgi University’s Turkish-German Business Law LL.M. program. Currently chairs the Swiss Expert Group on Warranty Law Modernization.
Labs/Teams: Directs the Centre for Regulation and Contract Law (CRCL), fostering interdisciplinary legal research on contemporary commercial and consumer issues.
