Lukas Rusch

Lukas Rusch

Partner
Attorney at law, LL.M.

Lukas Rusch specializes in commercial disputes and investigations. He represents clients in arbitration proceedings and in state court litigation. His practice further covers setting aside proceedings against arbitral awards, enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards, and contentious aspects of insolvency proceedings. He also acts as an arbitrator.

Lukas has experience in a broad range of complex commercial and corporate disputes across different industries, including construction and infrastructure, post-M&A, pharmaceutical, insurance (coverage and liability), commodity and trade, energy, as well as investor-state disputes.

Lukas regularly speaks and publishes in his area of expertise. He is co-author of legal commentaries on Chapter 12 Private International Law Act (Swiss arbitration law), Swiss Code of Obligations (contract for work and services), and the CISG.

Lukas is recognized is as a Next Generation Partner for arbitration by Legal500 and as Future Leader in arbitration by Who's Who Legal and Global Arbitration Review (GAR).

Afficher plus

2022

President of AIJA International Arbitration Commission

2021

Regional Coordinator DIS40 Zürich (German Arbitration Institution)
Partner at Pestalozzi

2019

Vice-President of AIJA International Arbitration Commission

2013

Associate at Pestalozzi
Lecturer at University of St. Gallen
Bar admission: Switzerland

2012

Secondment at a leading global medical device company

2010

Queen Mary, University of London: LL.M.
Junior Associate at Pestalozzi

2009

Legal intern at WilmerHale, London
University of St. Gallen: M.A. HSG in Law

2008

Research and teaching assistant to Prof. Anne van Aaken at University of St. Gallen

2007

Legal intern, Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Washington, DC

2006

Legal intern, Dilworth Paxson LLP (formerly Smith Stratton Wise Heher & Brennan LLP), Princeton, NJ

Langues

Allemand, Anglais, Français

Compétences & Industries

Droit de l'énergie
Infrastructure
Insurance
Contentieux & Arbitrage

Adhésion

Swiss Bar Association (SAV)
Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
Deutsche Institution für Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit (DIS40)
International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA)
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Young Arbitration & ADR Forum (YAAF)
Swiss Arbitration Association below 40 (ASA)
Young International Arbitration Group (YIAG)
Young International Council for Commercial Arbitration (Young ICCA)

Lukas Rusch is outstanding. Smart, great at spotting the relevant issues of the case and very reliable.

Lukas Rusch and his team are very pleasant to work with – very responsive, smart and with a great eye for details.

Smart, diligent and very responsive

Excellent and detailed legal advice on economic topics

Excellent, pragmatic and business-minded

Sharp legal mind, he's the one you want on your side

One of the rising stars of the Swiss arbitration market

Deeply knowledgeable and efficient; straight to the point

Langues

Compétences & Industries

Adhésion

KlimaSeniorinnen v Switzerland: A Swiss Perspective on Climate Litigation

Arbitration clauses in insurance contracts: is this a (good) thing?

The View From Europe: What's New in European Arbitration?

Lukas Rusch

Lukas Rusch is outstanding. Smart, great at spotting the relevant issues of the case and very reliable.

Lukas Rusch and his team are very pleasant to work with – very responsive, smart and with a great eye for details.

Smart, diligent and very responsive

Excellent and detailed legal advice on economic topics

Excellent, pragmatic and business-minded

Sharp legal mind, he's the one you want on your side

One of the rising stars of the Swiss arbitration market

Deeply knowledgeable and efficient; straight to the point

Carrière

Langues

Compétences & Industries

Adhésion

Speaking Engagements

Speaking Engagement on KlimaSeniorinnen v Switzerland: A Swiss Perspective on Climate Litigation

Publications

KlimaSeniorinnen v Switzerland: A Swiss Perspective on Climate Litigation

Arbitration clauses in insurance contracts: is this a (good) thing?

The View From Europe: What's New in European Arbitration?