Prof. Dr. Regina Aebi–Müller is a full Professor of Private and Comparative Law at the University of Lucerne, Faculty of Law. She holds a Dr. iur. and has held roles including Vice Dean, Dean of the Faculty of Law (2006–2007), and currently serves as Vice Rector for Personnel and Professorships since 2020. Her research focuses on civil law, family law, medical law, and sports law, supported by Swiss National Science Foundation grants. She teaches private law, family law, and medical law at both bachelor’s and master’s levels, earning Best Teaching Awards in 2017 and 2018. Education: Studied Law at the University of Berne (1990–1997), completed a doctorate in 2000 (awarded the Professor Walther Hug Prize), and obtained a venia docendi in 2005. Previously held roles at the Universities of Fribourg and Berne before joining Lucerne in 2004. Research interests span legal capacity, inheritance law, association law, and foundation law. She leads the Zentrum für Recht und Gesundheit and serves on ethics and research integrity bodies, including the Central Ethics Commission of the Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences and the Austrian Agency for Research Integrity. Active in professional organizations, including the Academic Association for Family Law and Kompetenzzentrum Medizin–Ethik–Recht Helvetiae.
Paul Oberhammer is a Full Professor at the Department of Civil Procedure, Faculty of Law, Vienna University. Since 2014, he has served as Dean of Vienna University's Faculty of Law. He also holds a permanent visiting professorship at the Law School of St. Gallen University (Switzerland) since 2012. Previously, he was a Full Professor at Zurich University (2003-2011) and Halle-Wittenberg University (2001-2003), and served as Associate Professor (1997-2001) and Assistant (1991-1997) at Vienna University. Education: Magister iuris (1991), Vienna University Doctor iuris (1992), Vienna University His research focuses on Civil Procedure, International Civil Procedure, Arbitration, Insolvency Law, Enforcement Law, Civil Law, Corporate Law, Legal History , and Comparative Law . His work bridges Austrian and Swiss legal systems while addressing international harmonization challenges. Recent publications analyze European insolvency law evolution , Brussels Regulation reforms , and Swiss civil procedure codification . They reflect his expertise in cross-border legal integration and comparative civil law analysis . Scientific Awards: 1996 Preis der VKB Genossenschaftsstiftung Dr. Pfeifauf 1997 Walther-Kastner-Preis 2001 Walther-Kastner-Preis As an admitted attorney in Hamburg, Germany, he serves as of counsel to Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr (London) in their International Arbitration Practice Group, with extensive experience as arbitrator in international cases.
Jacques de Werra is a Full Professor of Law of Obligations (Contract Law) and Intellectual Property Law at the University of Geneva’s Faculty of Law. He serves as Director of the Digital Law Center (founded in 2020) and previously held the role of Vice-Rector (2015–2019), overseeing digital strategy, technology transfer, and international relations. He obtained his doctorate in law from the University of Lausanne (1997), followed by an LL.M. and research at Columbia Law School (supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation). His expertise spans contract law, intellectual property, and digital governance, with a focus on AI transparency, data disputes, and arbitration mechanisms. He contributes to the Swiss Contract Law website (www.swisscontract.law) and led the CO 2020 project revising Switzerland’s Code of Obligations. His research includes cybersecurity liability, FRAND licensing, and Olympic property protection. He coordinates intellectual property summer schools and publishes in journals like Journal des Tribunaux and Sic! . He is a member of editorial boards, including revue sic! and Jusletter , and actively participates in global initiatives like the World Intellectual Property Organization’s dispute resolution programs. De Werra’s professional memberships include the Licensing Executives Society, Swiss Arbitration Association, and International Literary and Artistic Association. He organizes annual conferences like the Intellectual Property Law Day and co-edits book series on IP topics. His work bridges legal theory and practice, addressing emerging challenges in digital and globalized legal landscapes.
Assistant Professor Esma KIRAÇ ADIR serves in the Department of Civil Law at Ankara Social Sciences University's Faculty of Law, specializing in cutting-edge legal domains intersecting technology and traditional civil jurisprudence. Her academic journey spans from Gazi University's Law Faculty (2011-2015) to doctoral research at Ankara University focused on robotics liability. PhD in Private Law, Ankara University (2017-2023) LL.M. in Private Law, Gazi University (2015-2017) Bachelor of Laws, Gazi University (2011-2015) Her research bridges classical civil law with emerging technological challenges, particularly examining legal frameworks for AI-generated content, robotic liability, and inheritance law modernization. Current investigations analyze Swiss inheritance reforms, concert contract jurisprudence, and copyright implications of machine learning outputs, demonstrating methodological rigor in comparative legal analysis across European and Turkish systems. Publications reveal consistent scholarly output since 2017, with increasing focus on technology-law interfaces. Recent works include monographs on robotic liability (2023) and AI copyright (2024), alongside specialized studies in inheritance law and contract theory. Her scholarship shows strong institutional alignment with Ankara Social Sciences University's research priorities in digital transformation of legal systems. As primary thesis advisor for Master's candidate Halil Can Bentli researching smart contracts, she actively mentors next-generation legal scholars. Current teaching portfolio includes advanced courses in liability law, inheritance systems, and civil law fundamentals across undergraduate and graduate programs, reflecting comprehensive expertise in both traditional and contemporary civil law domains.
Josep Solé Feliu is a Professor of Civil Law at the University of Girona's Faculty of Law, Department of Private Law, and a member of the Institute of European and Comparative Private Law. He serves as Principal Investigator for the Ministry of Science and Innovation-funded project "Difficulties and challenges of the reform of tort liability" alongside Professor Miquel Martín-Casals, and holds a Fellowship at Vienna's European Centre of Tort and Insurance Law (ECTIL). His research concentrates on Civil Liability, Contract Law, and Family Law, with particular emphasis on product liability frameworks, medical-sanitary liability mechanisms, and employer vicarious liability. His scholarly work bridges Spanish civil law traditions with European comparative perspectives, frequently addressing gaps in transposition of EU directives and proposing evidence-based legal reforms through analysis of judicial trends across jurisdictions. Recent publications reveal evolving focus toward medical liability evidentiary challenges, vaccine injury compensation systems, and contractual consent doctrines informed by European soft law. His work consistently examines causal uncertainty problems while advocating for harmonized liability standards within EU legal frameworks. Fellow of the European Centre of Tort and Insurance Law (ECTIL) As Principal Investigator of the Ministry-funded tort liability reform project, he leads comparative research involving transnational legal analysis. His academic leadership includes prior roles as Department Director of Private Law, Master's Degree Coordinator in Tort Law, Institute Secretary, and Academic Secretary of the Faculty of Law. He maintains active research collaborations with the Max-Planck Institute for Private International Law and Swiss Institute of Comparative Law. He directs the European Private Law Research Group and contributes to the Institute of European and Comparative Private Law's mission of advancing harmonized civil liability solutions through EU-wide scholarly networks and policy engagement.
Samuel Zogg is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of Zurich, specializing in private law, civil procedure law, and debt collection and bankruptcy law. His academic work focuses on property law, legal title defects, family law, and digital asset regulation within Swiss civil law frameworks. Academic Affiliation: Faculty of Law, University of Zurich Research Interests: Property Law, Civil Procedure, Cryptocurrency Regulation, Family Law His research explores proprietary consequences in defective ownership transfers, digital assets' legal classification, and procedural complexities in family law. Publications include monographs, journal articles, and legal commentaries addressing Swiss Civil Code provisions and modern legal challenges. Recent publications emphasize digital assets (e.g., Enforcement treatment of cryptocurrencies , 2020) and procedural law (e.g., Lawsuits (Art. 84-90 ZPO) , 2023). Themes span property law frameworks, civil procedure, family law, and private international law. Contact: samuel.zogg@gerichte-zh.ch
Dr. Erhan Kanışlı is a Lecturer at Yeditepe University's Faculty of Law, Department of Private Law, specializing in Civil Law. He also holds a position at Altınbaş University's Faculty of Law. With expertise in contract law, product liability, and international commercial transactions, Dr. Kanışlı contributes significantly to legal education and scholarship in Turkey. Dr. Kanışlı's educational background includes: PhD in Private Law from Galatasaray University (2013-2018), with a dissertation on "Mistakes in the formation of a contract according to the Swiss-Turkish Law of Obligations" Master's Degree in Law from Istanbul Bilgi University (2009-2012) Undergraduate degree in Law from Istanbul Bilgi University (2004-2009) Dr. Kanışlı's research focuses on Civil Law, particularly in the areas of Contract Law, Product Liability, and International Commercial Law. His work examines the intricate relationships between Turkish law and international legal frameworks, with special attention to consumer protection, rental agreements, and third-party beneficiary contracts. He has made significant contributions to understanding the application of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) within the Turkish legal context, as well as analyzing contemporary issues in product safety and manufacturer responsibility. His comparative approach, particularly regarding Swiss and Turkish Law of Obligations, provides valuable insights for legal practitioners and scholars alike. Dr. Kanışlı's recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward addressing practical legal challenges in contemporary Turkish society, particularly in consumer protection, rental law, and product liability. His work bridges theoretical legal concepts with real-world applications, showing particular interest in how international legal frameworks interact with domestic Turkish law. The consistent focus on CISG (United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods) across multiple publications highlights his expertise in international commercial transactions, while his more recent work on rental law and third-party beneficiary contracts indicates expanding research interests in domestic civil law applications. Among his notable achievements: Tübitak Doktora Sırası Araştırma Bursu 2214-A Dr. Kanışlı actively supervises graduate students, currently guiding research on topics such as "Social Media Journalism and Personality Rights Violation" and "Extraordinary Damage and its Application in Turkish Law of Obligations." His teaching portfolio spans undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels, covering essential legal subjects including Contract Law, Consumer Law, Inheritance Law, and Responsibility Law. In addition to his academic responsibilities, Dr. Kanışlı serves as the Disabled Unit Coordinator at Yeditepe University (2024), demonstrating commitment to inclusive education practices.
Sâmi Hazoug is a Lecturer in private law at the University of Franche-Comté, affiliated with the Law Management Department. He co-directs the master's degree in business law and is a member of the CRJFC research group. His research focuses on Civil Procedure , Law of Obligations , International Commercial Law , and Ethical Finance . He has extensively analyzed procedural law, arbitration, and Islamic finance from a legal perspective. Recent publications highlight trends in civil procedure reforms, cross-border enforcement, and the intersection of religion with international trade law. His works span book chapters, legal commentaries, and specialized journal articles, often addressing procedural nuances and ethical financial frameworks.
