Professor Dr. Vahit Bıçak

Professor Dr. Vahit Bıçak

University Lecturer

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  • About me

    Managing Partner, Legal Scholar, Legal Consultant, Licensed Mediator, Qualified Arbitrator, Attorney at Law

  • Education

    • Ankara Üniversitesi

      1985 - 1989
      LLB Law
    • Nottingham University

      1991 - 1996
      PhD Law
  • Experience

    • Bilkent University

      Sept 1996 - Sept 1997
      University Lecturer

      Teaching the course named "introduction to Turkish law" at Bilkent University.

    • Hacettepe University

      Sept 2000 - Sept 2007
      Associate Professor

      Teaching

    • Bıçak Law Firm

      Jan 2002 - now
      Founder

      Global law firm that serves the most respected and well-established businesses, as well as start-up visionaries, NGO’s, governments, state-owned entities, institutions and individuals. Dynamic and effective legal consulting services in order to prevent potential disputes.

    • Human Rights and Equality Instutiton of Turkey

      Sept 2003 - Sept 2005
      President
    • Atilim University

      Sept 2003 - Sept 2006
      Associate Professor

      Teaching

    • E.ON

      May 2006 - Dec 2008
      Legal advisor
    • Gazi University

      Sept 2007 - Sept 2008
      Associate Professor

      Teaching

    • John Jay College

      Oct 2009 - Apr 2010
      Visiting professor

      Research and teaching

    • Fordham Law School

      Oct 2009 - Apr 2010
      Visiting professor

      Research and teaching

    • European Science Foundation

      Jan 2010 - now
      Expert Reviewer & Member of Review Panels

      The independent evaluation of applications received by the European Science Foundation.

    • Just & Fair Mediation Centre

      Nov 2013 - now
      Founding Partner

      Online and face-to-face mediation & dispute resolution firm based in Turkey, operating nationwide and worldwide with certified, licensed and accredited mediators.

    • International Chamber of Commerce

      Feb 2021 - Feb 2021
      Judge

      Selected Judge for the International Commercial Mediation Competition (ICC, Paris, 2021).

    • International Criminal Court

      Jun 2021 - Jun 2021
      Judge

      Being invited duly qualified lawyer, academic in a field of law and legal advisor to act as members of the Judging panels at the largest moot competition focused on international criminal law: The 2021 International Criminal Court Moot Court Competition.

    • Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration (SCIA)

      Jul 2021 - Aug 2021
      Arbitrator

      Arbitrator for the FDI Moot Shenzhen, the presiding arbitrator of two hearing sessions.

    • Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration

      Feb 2022 - now
      Arbitrator, SCIA Panel of Arbitrators

      As an arbitrator on the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration (SCIA) Panel of Arbitrators, I am entrusted with resolving disputes in accordance with SCIA’s procedural rules and international arbitration principles. My role involves conducting fair, impartial, and efficient arbitration proceedings, ensuring that parties receive a legally sound and enforceable resolution to their disputes.

    • International Sanctions and Export Control Society (ISECS)

      Nov 2024 - now
      ISECS Ambassador to Turkey

      In my new role as Ambassador for the ISECS Türkiye Chapter, I’m particularly looking forward to facilitating knowledge exchange between international experts and Turkish stakeholders in the fields of sanctions, export controls, and international trade compliance. I’m excited to collaborate with both industry leaders and governmental agencies to help guide Turkish companies through the complexities of the regulatory landscape.

    • South China International Arbitration Center (HK) (SCIAHK)

      Feb 2025 - now
      Arbitrator,

      I am included in the Panel of Recommended Arbitrators of the South China International Arbitration Center (HK) (SCIAHK), established by SCIA in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR). Upon appointment by the parties or SCIAHK, I may preside over arbitration cases administered by SCIAHK. This role enables me to contribute to the resolution of cross-border commercial disputes and international arbitration matters, further strengthening my engagement in the global dispute resolution community. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Arbitrator Certification Basic Training Course

      İTOTAM - İstanbul Ticaret Odası Tahkim ve Arabuluculuk Merkezi
      Dec 2020
    • Introduction to the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law

      UNCITRAL: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law
      Jul 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Arbitrator Qualification and Certification Training Course and Examination

      Istanbul Arbitration Centre / ISTAC
      May 2021
    • Arbitrator Certification Advanced Training Course

      İTOTAM - İstanbul Ticaret Odası Tahkim ve Arabuluculuk Merkezi
      Apr 2021
    • The Modern Judiciary: Who They Are, What They Do and Why it Matters

      King's College
      Oct 2020
    • Arbitration Advocacy Certification Course

      Istanbul Arbitration Centre / ISTAC
      Nov 2020