Laurent Killias

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 3

Arbitration Counsel

Switzerland

6 Years Ranked

Band 4

Arbitrators

Switzerland

6 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2026

About

Provided by Laurent Killias

Europe

Practice Areas

Long-standing expertise in international arbitration and commercial litigation in complex disputes. In addition to representing parties, frequently chosen as party-appointed arbitrator and chairman in international arbitrations. Focusing on contracts regarding construction, civil engineering, research and development, distribution and license agreements, joint ventures, financial services as well as M&A.

Career

University of Zurich (lic.iur., 1987). Bar admission (1990). University of Zurich (Dr.iur., 1993). University of London, King's College (LL.M., 1994). Head of Pestalozzi's international arbitration practice group in Zurich until 2024. Founding partner of Killias & Legler - Dispute Resolution with offices in Geneva and Zurich.

Member of the ICC International Court of Arbitration since 2021.

Professional Memberships

Swiss and Zurich Bar Associations, Swiss Arbitration Academy, Swiss Arbitration Association, German Institute of Arbitration.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Arbitration Counsel - Switzerland

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Laurent Killias of Killias & Legler - Dispute Resolution has notable experience acting as presiding arbitrator and chair in complex ICC and ad hoc proceedings. He also represents clients in commercial arbitrations under Swiss Rules.

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Arbitrators - Switzerland

Band 4

Individual Editorial

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

I can say that Laurent Killias is a fantastic choice. He is very balanced, focused and efficient, and I really enjoy working with him.