Managing Partner at Borel & Barbey, Nicolas Killen advises individuals and corporate entities, including banks, wealth managers, investment funds, and commercial or industrial companies.
For many years, Nicolas Killen has been particularly active in commercial law, especially company law (incorporation, advisory services, shareholders’ agreements), contract law, banking law, and regulations pertaining to financial services and collective investment schemes. His practice also extends to mergers and acquisitions, as well as national and international tax planning.
In addition to his work as a lawyer, Nicolas Killen serves on the boards of banks, commercial companies, financial firms, and various foundations.
EXPERIENCE
Since 2011
Managing Partner at Borel & Barbey
1999 - 2010
Partner at Borel & Barbey
1992 - 1998
Associate at Borel & Barbey
1991
New York Bar
1990 - 1991
Associate at Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP, New York, United States
1990
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Duke University, Durham, United States
1989
Geneva Bar
1986 - 1989
Trainee lawyer at Borel & Barbey
1986
Master of Law (MLaw), University of Geneva
MEMBERSHIPS
- Geneva Bar Association (ODAGE)
- Swiss Bar Association (FSA)
- International Fiscal Association – Switzerland (IFA)
- Swiss Private Equity & Corporate Finance Association (SECA)
- American Bar Association (ABA)
- Fondation Paint a Smile (Chairman)
- Ludwig Cancer Research (board member)
