The Geneva International Legal Week 2025 (GILW25) is a premier event organized by the Geneva International Legal Association (GILA), bringing together legal professionals and thought leaders from around the globe. Scheduled from March 10 to 12, 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland, the conference offers a comprehensive program designed to address contemporary challenges in the legal field.
The event features a diverse range of sessions covering critical topics such as international commercial disputes, Swiss law, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), and the impact of technology and digitalization on legal practices. Notable sessions include discussions on the establishment of international commercial courts in Geneva and Zurich, strategies for effective evidence gathering in international litigation, and the role of artificial intelligence in the legal sector. Additionally, the conference offers specialized forums focusing on in-house counsel, technology, and digitalization, providing attendees with insights into navigating complex legal landscapes.
Attendees can look forward to various networking opportunities, including a welcome reception and cocktail, a gala dinner, and a Young Litigators Networking Event. These gatherings are designed to foster connections among peers and facilitate discussions on emerging trends and best practices in the legal industry. The conference also features side events such as the Young Litigators Event, offering interactive sessions tailored for young professionals seeking to enhance their litigation skills.
GILW25 is ideal for legal professionals, in-house counsel, litigators, and academics interested in staying abreast of developments in international commercial law, ADR, and legal technology. The event provides a platform for participants to engage with experts, share knowledge, and explore innovative solutions to the evolving challenges in the legal domain.
Speakers(29)
Amaury Sonet
Member of the Paris Bar Incubator; Partner at BFPL Avocats
Amaury Sonet is a Member of the Paris Bar Incubator and a Partner at BFPL Avocats, focusing on legal innovation.
Anne Véronique Schlaepfer
Partner at White & Case
Anne Véronique Schlaepfer is a Partner at White & Case, specializing in international arbitration.
Ariel ben Hattar
Partner at Lenz & Staehelin
Ariel ben Hattar is a Partner at Lenz & Staehelin, specializing in dispute resolution.
Brian Firlit
VP Pagero Commercial Integration, Acting Chief Commercial Officer at Thomson Reuters
Brian Firlit is the Vice President of Pagero Commercial Integration and Acting Chief Commercial Officer at Thomson Reuters, overseeing commercial strategies.
Carole-Anne Kast
State Councillor in charge of the Geneva Department of Institutions and Digital Affairs at Government of Geneva
Carole-Anne Kast is a State Councillor responsible for the Geneva Department of Institutions and Digital Affairs, overseeing the canton’s institutional and digital policy.
Christophe von Krause
Partner at White & Case
Christophe von Krause is a Partner at White & Case, focusing on international arbitration.
Dr. Daniel Schwander
Judge at Commercial Court, Zurich
Dr. Daniel Schwander is a Judge at the Commercial Court in Zurich, adjudicating commercial disputes.
Fabienne Schaller
Honorary President of the Chamber at Former member of the International Commercial Chamber of the Paris Court of Appeal
Fabienne Schaller is the Honorary President of the Chamber and a former member of the International Commercial Chamber of the Paris Court of Appeal.
Fedor Poskriakov
Partner at Lenz & Staehelin
Fedor Poskriakov is a Partner at Lenz & Staehelin, a leading Swiss law firm, specializing in commercial law.
Grégoire Chappuis
Senior Associate at Niederer Kraft Frey Ltd
Grégoire Chappuis is a Senior Associate at Niederer Kraft Frey Ltd, specializing in commercial litigation and arbitration.
Jerry Lay
Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting
Jerry Lay is a Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting, specializing in forensic and litigation consulting.
Karin Mülchi
Founder at Bridge Legal Group
Karin Mülchi is the Founder of Bridge Legal Group, focusing on legal innovation and technology.
Maximilian Roth
Associate at White & Case
Maximilian Roth is an Associate at White & Case, focusing on international arbitration.
Michael Schöll
Director at Swiss Federal Office of Justice
Michael Schöll is the Director of the Swiss Federal Office of Justice, overseeing the federal justice administration.
Morgan Vallat
Director Forensic & Integrity Services at Ernst & Young
Morgan Vallat is the Director of Forensic & Integrity Services at Ernst & Young, focusing on forensic investigations.
Nicolas Torrent
Swiss LegalTech Association at Swiss LegalTech Association
Nicolas Torrent is affiliated with the Swiss LegalTech Association, promoting legal technology initiatives.
Olivia Guyot Unger
Director Legal Department at Fédération des Entreprises Romandes Genève
Olivia Guyot Unger serves as the Director of the Legal Department at the Fédération des Entreprises Romandes Genève, representing the interests of Geneva's business community.
Olivier Jornot
General Prosecutor at Public Ministry of the Republic and Canton of Geneva
Olivier Jornot is the General Prosecutor of the Republic and Canton of Geneva, leading the public prosecution service.
Paula Reichenberg
CEO & Founder at Neur.on
Paula Reichenberg is the CEO and Founder of Neur.on, a company specializing in legal technology solutions.
Pierre-Yves Mauron
President of the Civil Tribunal at Tribunal of First Instance, Geneva
Pierre-Yves Mauron serves as the President of the Civil Tribunal at the Tribunal of First Instance in Geneva, overseeing civil litigation.
Prof. Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler
Partner at Lévy Kaufmann-Kohler
Prof. Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler is a Partner at Lévy Kaufmann-Kohler, a prominent arbitration law firm, and a professor emerita at the University of Geneva.
Sandrine Giroud
President GILA; Partner at LALIVE Ltd
Sandrine Giroud is the President of the Geneva International Legal Association (GILA) and a Partner at LALIVE Ltd, a leading international law firm.
Sandrine Rohmer
President, Chamber of Complex Matters at Tribunal of First Instance, Geneva
Sandrine Rohmer is the President of the Chamber of Complex Matters at the Tribunal of First Instance in Geneva, handling complex civil cases.
Stéphanie Chuffart-Finsterwald
Partner at Schellenberg Wittmer
Stéphanie Chuffart-Finsterwald is a Partner at Schellenberg Wittmer, focusing on commercial litigation.
Urs Bracher
Head of Legal Tech & Knowledge Management at Walder Wyss
Urs Bracher leads the Legal Tech & Knowledge Management department at Walder Wyss, focusing on innovative legal solutions.
Vanessa Ruegger
Professor of Public Law at University of Geneva
Vanessa Ruegger is a Professor of Public Law at the University of Geneva, specializing in administrative law.
Wei Lee Lim
Partner at WongPartnership
Wei Lee Lim is a Partner at WongPartnership, a leading Singaporean law firm, specializing in commercial litigation.
Yannic Kilcher
CTO at DeepJudge
Yannic Kilcher is the Chief Technology Officer at DeepJudge, a company developing AI solutions for the legal industry.
Zelda Hunter
Partner at White & Case
Zelda Hunter is a Partner at White & Case, specializing in international arbitration.
Event Details
- Date
- March 10-12, 2025
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Legal professionals, in-house counsel, litigators, academics
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending
- Attendees
- Not specified