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Laurent Killias
Ranked in 3 Practice Areas
3

Band 3

Arbitration Counsel

Switzerland

5 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Litigation

Switzerland

5 Years Ranked

4

Band 4

Arbitrators

Switzerland

5 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
Europe 2024

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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

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Chambers Global Guide

Litigation - Switzerland

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

Laurent Killias is a respected practitioner, frequently representing clients in corporate and commercial litigation. He acts in breach of contract and commercial agreement disputes. He founded Killias & Legler - Dispute Resolution in January 2025 after having worked at Pestalozzi.

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Arbitration Counsel - Switzerland

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

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. He founded Killias & Legler - Dispute Resolution in January 2025 after leaving Pestalozzi.

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Arbitrators - Switzerland

4
Band 4
Individual Editorial

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. He founded Killias & Legler - Dispute Resolution in January 2025 after leaving Pestalozzi.

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Strengths

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Laurent Killias is a very active and dynamic individual.

Litigation respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Laurent Killias has strong expertise and experience. He is well established in the arbitration scene and is a remarkably friendly person.

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Chambers Global Guide

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