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About
Provided by Laurent Killias
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.
Professional Memberships
Swiss and Zurich Bar Associations, Swiss Arbitration Academy, Swiss Arbitration Association, German Institute of Arbitration.
Chambers Review
Global
Laurent Killias represents clients in commercial arbitrations under ICC and Swiss rules. He also has notable experience acting as presiding arbitrator and chair in ICC proceedings.
Laurent Killias is a respected practitioner, frequently representing clients in corporate and commercial litigation. He acts on breach of contract and commercial agreement disputes.
Laurent Killias represents clients in commercial arbitrations under ICC and Swiss rules. He also has notable experience acting as presiding arbitrator and chair in ICC proceedings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is extremely experienced, an eminent advocate with a very assured touch in court."
"He is extremely experienced, an eminent advocate with a very assured touch in court."