CURRICULUM VITAE (As of November 2017) Prof. Dr. Şebnem AKİPEK ÖCAL Ankara University, Faculty of Law Department of Civil Law 06590 Cebeci, Ankara Phone: 00 90 312 319 60 04 Mobile: 00 90 532 549 75 62 e-mail: sakipek@hotmail.com EDUCATION Professorship, December 2010 Associate Professor, May 2004 Doctorate, May 1998 (Ankara University, Institute of Social Sciences) Master s Degree (LL.M.), October 1991 (London School of Economics and Political Science, London University) University (Law), June 1989 (Ankara University Faculty of Law) (Cum laude in the university entrance exams and cum laude at graduation from university) High-School, July 1985 (TED Ankara College) FOREIGN LANGUAGES English; excellent German; excellent French; beginner Latin; beginner PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE September 2014- September 2016, Dean of Law Faculty, Kadir Has University June 2006 June 2013, Ankara University, Vocational School of Justice Principal April 2001 December 2014, Middle East Technical University, Legal Advisor October 2000 - current, Ankara University, Faculty of Law, Civil Law Department, Faculty Member Visiting Lecturer at the different Universities, such as Middle East Technical University, Hacettepe University, Bilkent University, Anadolu University, Koç University, Doğu Akdeniz University and Ufuk Üniversity. February 1990 - October 2000, Ankara University, Faculty of Law, Civil Law Department Research Assistant
WORKS ABROAD July 2017, Contracts in Turkish Law, Salzburg University Summer School, Salzburg, Austria. July 2017, Breach of Contract, Family Law and Marriage Settlement, Guest speaker at the workshop and panel hosted by Salzburg University, Salzburg, Austria. April 2017, Arbitrator in Moot-Court, Willem Vis Competition, Vienna, Austria. July 2016, Implementation and Harmonization of EU Directives in Turkish Law, Guest speaker at the workshop and panel hosted by Salzburg University, Salzburg, Austria March 2016, Arbitrator in Moot-Court, Willem Vis Competition, Vienna, Austria. April 2015, Arbitrator in Moot-Court, Willem Vis Competition, Vienna, Austria. February 2015, Coventry University / İngiltere de Protection of Women s Property and Inheritance Rights In Turkey ve Protection of Consumer Rights In Turkey konularında davetli konuşmacı olarak. April 2014, Arbitrator in Moot-Court, Willem Vis Competition, Vienna, Austria March 2013, Arbitrator in Moot-Court, Willem Vis Competition, Vienna, Austria June 2012, Guest speaker at the conference hosted by Norddeutsche Fachhochschule für Rechtspflege in Hildesheim, Germany May 2012, Expert witness at USA, Federal Court, New York March 2012, Expert witness, Queen s Bench Division, Commercial Court in London January 2012, Guest lecturer for one week, Erasmus Programme, Avans University of Applied Sciences of Tilburg, Netherlands November 2011, Attorney and speaker in ICC Arbitration for Turkish Petroleum Corporation August 2011, Expert witness in the Arbitration concluded in London for Fenwick Elliott June 2010, Guest speaker at the conference hosted by Norddeutsche Fachhochschule für Rechtspflege in Hildesheim, Germany December 2009, Strasburg European Court of Human Rights, as the defendant attorney for the Republic of Turkey January 2008, Guest speaker at the conference hosted by Norddeutsche Fachhochschule für Rechtspflege in Hildesheim, Germany June 2006, Guest speaker at the conference entitled the European Union and Legislative Concord hosted by the Friedrich Neumann Foundation and the Bucharest Bar Association in Romania July 2001, Attendant at the educational seminar about Women s Rights and Dispute Resolution (Mediation) hosted by the Southeast Europe Leadership Initiative March 2001, Research at the East Anglia University of Norwich England (with a scholarship provided by the British Council) August 2000, Attendant at the seminar regarding Intellectual Property Rights in the Virtual World and Electronic Trade at Salzburg Seminar (with a scholarship provided by the Salzburg Seminar)
June 1998 July 1998, Research and resource gathering at the University of Arizona, USA October 1996 February 1997, Research and resource gathering for the doctoral thesis at the Albert Ludwig University in Freiburg Germany (with a scholarship provided by DAAD) September 1990 October 1991, Completion of the LL.M. at the London School of Economics and Political Science in London (with a scholarship provided by the British Council). EXPERTISE AND INTERESTS Real Estate Law and Law of Property Law of Construction Law of Development and Construction of Public Facilities Energy Law Law of Contracts, especially Construction and Energy Contracts Law of Inheritance Consumer Protection Law Banking Law Medical Law International Trade Law (especially CISG) Law of Procurement International Commercial Arbitration OTHER ACTIVITIES Membership at the International Bar Association since 1994 to date Member of the Supervisory Board of the Turkish Educational Institution (TED), Graduates of the Ankara College Foundation Institution since 2016 to date President of the Supervisory Board of the Turkish Educational Institution (TED), Graduates of the Ankara College Foundation Institution from January 2004 to March 2011 Member of the Board of Directors of the Turkish Educational Institution (TED), from January 2005 to January 2015 FUNDAMENTAL WORKS I. PUBLISHED BOOKS 1. Sorularla 12 Bankaya Karşı Üç Kat Tazminat (Kartel Tazminatı) Davası, Aristo Yayıncılık, İstanbul 2016, (üç yazardan biri olarak) [The Cartel Indemnity Case Against 12 Banks] 2. Uygulamalı Hukuka Giriş, Ankara 2013, [Introduction to Turkish Law] 3. Türk Borçlar Kanunu, Adalet Akademisi Yayınları, Ankara 2012 [Turkish Code of Obligations, Ankara 2012]
4. Medeni Hukuk I, Kişiler Hukuku, Aile Hukuku ve Miras Hukuku, Anadolu Üniversitesi yayınları, Eskişehir 2011. [Civil Law I, Law of Persons, Law of Family and Law of Succession, Anadolu University Publications, Eskişehir 2011.] 5. Tapuya Kayıtlı Taşınmazların Bölünmesi, Birleştirilmesi ve Arazi Toplulaştırmasının Genel Esasları, Ankara 2010. [General Principles of Division, Merger and Land Consolidation of Immovable Property Registered in the Land Registry, Ankara 2010.] 6. Ermenek Barajı ve Hidroelektrik Santrali Projesi Kamulaştırma Alanındaki Arazilerin Gelirleri, Kapitalizasyon Oranları ve Birim Arazi Değerlerinin Araştırılması, Ankara 2008 (beş yazardan biri olarak). [The Income, Capitalisation Figures and Unit Land Value Research Regarding the Ermenek Dam and Hydroelectric Power Plant Project s Expropriation Area, Ankara 2008 (as a co-author of 5 authors).] 7. Bağbaşı Barajı ve Hidroelektrik Santrali ve Mavi Tünel Projesi Kamulaştırma Alanındaki Arazilerin Gelirleri, Kapitalizasyon Oranları ve Birim Arazi Değerlerinin Araştırılması, Ankara 2008 (beş yazardan biri olarak). [The Income, Capitalisation Figures and Unit Land Value Research Regarding the Bağbaşı Dam and Hydroelectric Power Plant and the Blue Stream Project s Expropriation Area, Ankara 2008 (as a co-author of 5 authors).] 8. Alt Vekâlet, Ankara 2003. [Sub-Agency, Ankara 2003.] 9. Sözleşmeler Rehberi, genişletilmiş ve gözden geçirilmiş 2. baskı, Ankara 2002 (iki yazardan biri olarak). [Guide to Contracts, Revised and Reviewed 2nd Edition, Ankara 2002 (jointly written with another author).] 10. Sözleşmeler Rehberi, Ankara 2000 (iki yazardan biri olarak). [Guide to Contracts, Ankara 2002 (jointly written with another author).] 11. Türk Hukuku ve Mukayeseli Hukuk Açısından Tüketici Kredisi, Ankara 1999. [The Consumer Credit According to Comparative Law and Turkish Law, Ankara 1999.] 12. Yurttaş Olmak İçin, Ankara 1998. [Being a Citizen, Ankara 1998 (as a co-author of 6 authors).] 13. Yurttaş Olmak İçin, Öğretmen El Kitabı, Ankara 1998. [Being a Citizen, Teachers Handbook, Ankara 1998 (as a co-author of 6 authors).] II. SECTIONS COMPOSED AT VARIOUS BOOKS/PUBLICATIONS 1. Hasta ve Hekim Arasında Kurulan Sözleşmeler Bakımından Tüketicinin Korunması, Sektörel Bazda Tüketici Hukuku ve Uygulamaları 2014-2015, 4. Tüketici Hukuku Kongresi Bildiri Kitabı, s.284-299, İstanbul, Nisan 2015. [The Consumer Protection in terms of Contracts Established Between Patient and Doctor] 2. Bankacılık Sektöründe Tüketici Sözleşmeleri ve Haksız Şartlar, Bankacılık Sektöründe Tüketici Hukuku Uygulamaları, s.71-86, İstanbul, Mart 2015. [The Consumer Agreements and Unfair Terms in the Banking Sector] 3. Bankacılık Sektöründe Kefalet, Bankacılık Sektöründe Tüketici Hukuku Uygulamaları, s.123-159, İstanbul, Mart 2015 (üç yazardan biri olarak). [The Bailing in the Baking Sector] 4. Landerbericht Türkei, BGB Erbrecht Nomos Kommentar, Band 5, 4. Auflage, Germany Baden-Baden 2014.
5. AB de Tüketicinin Korunması ve Tüketici Hakları, Avrupa Birliği Tarihçe, Teoriler, Kurumlar ve Politikalar, Revised 2. Edition, Ankara 2014. [ Consumer Protection in EU and Consumer Rights, Ankara 2014.] 6. The Development in Turkish Consumer Protection Law and the Effects of EU Law on These Development, Turkey s Integration Into the European Union, UK 2013. 7. AB de Tüketicinin Korunması ve Tüketici Hakları, Avrupa Birliği Tarihçe, Teoriler, Kurumlar ve Politikalar, Ankara 2012. [ Consumer Protection in EU and Consumer Rights, Ankara 2012.] 8. Olağanüstü Zamanaşımı Yoluyla Taşınmaz Mülkiyetinin Kazanılması, Toprak Mülkiyeti, Ankara 2010. [ Acquisition of Immovable Property Ownership via Extraordinary Lapse of Time, Land Ownership, Ankara 2010.] 9. Avrupa Birliğinde Tüketicinin Korunması ve Türkiye nin Uyumu, Hala Avrupa Birliğine Tam Üyelik?, İstanbul 2008. [ Consumer Protection in the European Union and the Harmonization of Turkey, Still Full-Membership?, Istanbul 2008.] 10. Hekimin Hukuki Sorumluluğu, Doğum Hekimliği, Maternal - Fetal Tıp ta Etik ve Yasal Boyut, s.48-61, Ankara 2004. [ Liability of the Medical Practitioner, Maternal Doctors, Ethical and Legal Dimensions of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, pages 48-61, Ankara 2004.] 11. Gebe ve Hekim İlişkisi, Doğum Hekimliği, Maternal-Fetal Tıp ta Etik ve Yasal Boyut, s.109-119, Ankara 2004 (iki yazardan biri olarak). [ Relationship Between the Doctor and the Pregnant Woman, Maternal Doctors, Ethical and Legal Dimensions of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, pages 109-119, Ankara 2004 (jointly written with another author).] 12. Embriyo ve Fetus; Etik ve Yasal Boyut, Doğum Hekimliği, Maternal-Fetal Tıp ta Etik ve Yasal Boyut, s.119-132, Ankara 2004 (dört yazardan biri olarak). [ Embryo and Fetus; Ethical and Legal Dimensions ; Maternal Doctors, Ethical and Legal Dimensions of Maternal - Fetal Medicine, pages 119-132, Ankara 2004 (jointly written with 3 authors)] 13. Türkiye de Tüketicinin Korunmasının Yasal Boyutu ve Tüketicinin Korunması Hakkında Kanun, 21. Yüzyıla Girerken Tüketici Olarak Haklarımızı Biliyor muyuz?, s.53-64, Ankara 2000. [ Legal Dimension of Consumer Protection in Turkey and the Law Regarding Consumer Protection, Are we Aware of Our Rights as a Consumer with the Approach of the 21st Century?, pages 53-64, Ankara 2000.] 14. Batı Ülkelerinde ve Avrupa Birliği nde Tüketicinin Korunması, Türkiye de Tüketicilerin Korunması, Sorunlar-Perspektifler, TES-AR Yayınları No:18, s.21-30, Ankara 1996. [ Consumer Protection in the European Union and the Western Countries, Perspectives-Queries, TES-AR Publications No:18, pages 21-20, Ankara 1996.] 15. İngiltere de Hukuk Öğretimi, Hukuk Öğretimi Sempozyumu, Ankara Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi Yayınları No.497, s.35-50, Ankara 1993. [Legal Education in England, Legal Education Symposium, Ankara University Faculty of Law Publications No: 497, pages 35-50, Ankara 1993.] III. ARTICLES 1. Articles Published in International Scientific Journals a. Das neue türkische Bürgerliche Gesetzbuch und das Konzept des Familienwohnsitzes im türkischen Zivilrecht, Rechtspfleger, 33. Jahrgang, Heft 2, Januar/Februar 2009, 61-65
[ Concept of Family Domicile in the New Turkish Civil Code and the Civil Code, Rechtspfleger, 33rd Publication Year, No. 2, January/February 2009, p. 61 65]. b. Acquisition of Immovable Property by Aliens in the Turkish Legal System, Eastern European Community Law Journal, V.I, Issue 2, p.1-18, Hungary, September 2004 (jointly written with another author). c. Code of Protection of the Consumer, International Bar Association Consumer Law News Letter No: 4, p. 9-10, London, March 2000. d. Products Liability in Turkey, International Bar Association Products Liability, Advertising, Unfair Competition, and Consumer Affairs News Letter V.3, No.2, p.10-12, London, August 1995. 2. Articles Published in National Arbitrated Journals a. Aşırı İfa Güçlüğü Kavramı ve Eser Sözleşmelerinde Aşırı İfa Güçlüğü, Kazancı Hukuk Araştırmaları Dergisi, Nisan 2014, Sayı:2, s.7-23 (iki yazardan biri olarak). [The Concept of Emprevision and the Emprevision in Construction Contracts] b. Yapı Denetim Kuruluşları ve Bu Kuruluşların Faaliyetlerinin Denetlenmesi, İNTES Türkiye İnşaat Sanayicileri İşveren Sendikası Dergisi, Eylül-Ekim 2011, Yıl:21, Sayı:127, s.66-69. [ Construction Inspection Companies and the Evaluation of the Activities of These Companies, Journal of INTES Turkish Construction Employers Union, September-October 2011, Year:21, Number:127, p. 66-69.] c. Kat İrtifakının Hukuki Niteliği ve Kat İrtifakına İlişkin Güncel Sorunlar, Yaklaşım, yıl: 16, S. 189, Eylül 2008, s. 238-249. [ The Legal Status of Construction Servitude and Current Issues Regarding Construction Servitude, Yaklaşım, Year:16, Edition:189, September 2008, pages 238-249.] d. Tüketicinin Korunması Hakkında Kanun Çerçevesinde Kredi Kartları, Ankara Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi Dergisi, Cilt 52, Sayı 3, s.103-119, Ankara 2003. [Credit Cards in Regard to the Law on Consumer Protection, Ankara University Faculty of Law Magazine, Volume 52, Edition 3, pages 103-119, Ankara 2003.] e. Hekimin Hukuki Sorumluluğu, MN Klinik Bilimler ve Doktor, C.9, S.2, s.236-241, Ankara 2003. [ Legal Liabilities of the Medical Practitioners, MN Clinical Sciences and Doctors, Volume:9, Edition:2, pages 236-241, Ankara 2003.] f. Tıbbi Hizmetlerin Uygulanmasından Doğan Sorumluluk Kanunu Tasarısı Üzerine İlk İzlenimler, MN Klinik Bilimler ve Doktor, C.9, S.1, s.109-119, Ankara 2003 (dört yazardan biri olarak). [ First Impression Regarding the Draft Law on the Liabilities Arising out of the Execution of Medical Services, MN Clinical Sciences and Doctors, Volume:9, Edition:1, pages 109-119, Ankara 2003.]
g. Mesafeli Sözleşmelerde Tüketicinin Korunması Hakkında Avrupa Birliği Direktifi ve Türkiye nin Uyumu, Batider, Cilt 21, Sayı 4, s.45-66, Ankara Aralık 2002. [ Directive Issued by the European Union Regarding the Protection of the Consumer in Distant- Agreements and the Harmonization of Turkey, Batider, Volume 21, Number 4, p.45-66, Ankara December 2002.] h. Sanal Ortamda Telif Hakları, Batider, Cilt 21, Sayı 1, s.47-77, Ankara, Haziran 2001 (iki yazardan biri olarak). [ Copyrights in the Virtual Environment, Batider, Volume 21, Number 1, pages 47-77, Ankara, June 2001 (jointly written with another author.] i. Sanal Ortamda Gerçekleşen Telif Hakkı İhlallerine Uygulanacak Hukuk, Ankara Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi Dergisi, Cilt 50, Sayı 3, s.115-139, Ankara 2001 (iki yazardan biri olarak). [ Legislation to be Applied to the Copyright Infringements in the Virtual Environment, Ankara University Faculty of Law Magazine, Volume 50, Number 3, pages 115-139, Ankara 2001 (jointly written with another author).] 3. Articles Published in National Scientific Journals a. Hukukumuzda E-Ticaretin Yeri ve Bu Kapsamda Akdedilen Sözleşmelerin Niteliği, Türkiye İşveren Sendikaları Konfederasyonu İşveren Dergisi, C.51, S.4, s.64-67, Temmuz- Ağustos 2013. [ E-commercial in Turkish Law and The Quality of These Signed Contracts, Turkish Employers Union Confederation Journal, C.51, S.4, pages 64-67, July-August 2013.] b. Türk Ticaret Kanununun Eski Medeni Kanun Hükümlerine Yaptığı Atfın Yeni Medeni Kanun Çerçevesinde Değerlendirilmesi, Ünal Tekinalp e Armağan, C.I, s.3-18, İstanbul 2003 (iki yazardan biri olarak). [ Evaluation of the References made to the Previous Civil Code in the Turkish Commercial Code in sight of the New Civil Code, Gratuity to Ünal Tekinalp, Volume: 1, pages 3-18, Istanbul 2003 (jointly written with another author).] c. Kamu İhale Sözleşmeleri, İntes İnşaat Sanayii Dergisi, S.74, s.40-45, Ankara Kasım- Aralık 2002 (iki yazardan biri olarak). [ Public Procurement Agreements, Intes Construction Industry Magazine, Edition 74, pages 40-45, Ankara November-December 2002 (jointly written with another author).] d. Elektronik Ticarette Sözleşme, http://www.tubitak.gov.tr/anasayfadan/toplanti/ sebnemakipek.htm, Nisan 2001. [ Agreements in Electronic Commerce, http://www.tubitak.gov.tr/anasayfadan/toplanti/ sebnemakipek.htm, April 2001.] e. Türkiye de Tüketicinin Korunmasının Yasal Boyutu ve Tüketicinin Korunması Hakkında Kanun, Standard, Yıl 40, S. 471, s.24-31, Ankara Mart 2001. [ Legal Dimension of Consumer Protection in Turkey and the Law on Consumer Protection, Standard, Year 40, Number 471, pages 24-31, Ankara March 2001.] f. Yapı Denetimi ve Yapı Denetim Kuruluşları, Türkiye Noterler Birliği Hukuk Dergisi, Sayı 108, s.1-18, Ankara Kasım 2000 (iki yazardan biri olarak). [ Building Inspection and Building Inspectors Organisations, Turkish Notary Public Association Law Magazine, Edition 108, pages 1-18, Ankara November 2000 (jointly written with another author).]
g. İngiliz Hukukunda İşçilerin Haksız Fiilleri Dolayısıyla İşverenin Kusursuz Sorumluluğu, Prof.Dr. Seyfullah Edis e Armağan, s.741-751, İzmir 2000 (iki yazardan biri olarak). [ Strict Liability of the Employer Regarding the Torts of the Workers in the English Legal System, Gratuity to Professor Doctor Seyfullah Edis, pages 741-751, Izmir 2000 (jointly written with another author).] h. İngiliz Hukuku nda Haksız Fiil Ehliyeti, Prof.Dr. Turhan Esener e Armağan, s.47-55, Ankara 2000 (iki yazardan biri olarak). [ Capacity Regarding Torts within the English Legal System, Gratuity to Professor Doctor Turhan Esener, pages 47-55, Ankara (jointly written with another author).] i. Vakıflarda Evladiye Davaları, Ankara Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi Dergisi, C.47, S.1-4, s.145-151, Ankara 1998 (iki yazardan biri olarak, basım tarihi 2000). [ Action for Evladiye in Foundations, Ankara University Faculty of Law Magazine, Volume 47, Edition 1-4, pages 145-151, Ankara 1998 (jointly written with another author, publication date 2000.] j. Özel Hukuk ve Internet, http://inet-tr.org/inetconf5/tammetin/ hukuk.html, Aralık 1999. [ Private Law and the Internet, http://inet-tr.org/inetconf5/tammetin/ hukuk.html, December 1999.] k. Tamamlayıcı Olgunun Hukuki İşleme Etkisi, Ankara Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi Dergisi, C.44, S.1-4, s. 269-291, Ankara 1995 (basım tarihi 1996). [ Effect of the Supplementary Feature to the Legal Transaction, Ankara University Faculty of Law Magazine, Volume 44, Edition 1-4, pages 269-291, Ankara 19995 (publication date 1996).] l. Avrupa Birliği Direktifi ve Tüketicinin Korunması Hakkında Kanun Açısından Tüketici Kredisi, TSE Tüketici Bülteni, S.91, s.6-7, Şubat 1996. [ Consumer Credit from the Perspective of the European Union s Directive and in Regard to the Law on Consumer Protection, Turkish Standards Institute Consumer Bulletin, Edition 91, pages 6-7, February 1996.] m. Çevreyi Kirletenin Hukuki Sorumluluğu, Manisa Barosu Dergisi, S.51, s.4-22, Manisa 1994. [ Legal Liability of the Polluter, Manisa Bar Association Magazine, Edition 51, pages 4-22, Manisa 1994.] IV. TRANSLATIONS 1. Tüketici Sözleşmelerinde Haksız Koşullar: İngiliz Hukuku nun Avrupalılaşması, (Yazan: Stathis Banakas), Batider, C.XX, S.3, s. 197-209, Haziran 2000. [Unfair Terms in Consumer Agreements: Europeanization of the English Law, (Author: Stathis Banakas), Batider, Volume XX, Number 3, pages 197-209, June 2000.] 2. Deniz Hukuku İhtilafları Hakkında Tahkime İlişkin Bazı Meseleler, (Yazan: Aleksandar Bravar), Batider, C.XIX, S.2, s.111-123, Aralık 1997, (çeviri yapan iki kişiden biri olarak). [ Some Issues in Relation to Arbitration Regarding Law of Sea Disputes, (Author: Alexander Bravar), Batider, Volume XIX, Number 2, pages 111-123, December 1997, (jointly translated with another translator.)]