PHILIPPE PRETI
Of Counsel
Admission to the bar
1979 Geneva / 1985 Illinois
Professional Experience
/ Mentha, Geneva (since 2010)
/ An international Law Firm (1996-2009)
/ Independent lawyer, Geneva (1991-1996)
/ Lalive (formerly Lalive & Budin), Geneva (1987-1989)
/ Kirkland & Ellis, Chicago (1982-1986)
Areas of Expertise
Swiss and international litigation, international arbitration (counsel or arbitrator), commercial law, banking law, international trade
Education
/ Jurisdoctor Diploma (BA in equivalent law), Illinois Institute of Technology – Chicago-Kent Law School, Chicago, Illinois (1985)
/ Master of Comparative Law, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of Law (1982)
/ Law degree, University of Geneva, Faculty of Law (1976)
Other Activities
/ Court of Appeal of the Judiciary, deputy judge (since 2011)
Languages
French, English, Italian
Professional Affiliations
/ Geneva Bar Association,
/ Swiss Federation of Lawyers,
/ Swiss Society of International Law,
/ Swiss Arbitration Commission of the ICC,
/ Geneva Association of Business Law,
/ Swiss Society of Jurists,
/ American Bar Association (ABA),
/ International Bar Association (IBA),
/ Swiss Arbitration Association,
/ various Chambers of Commerce.
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