Arbitration (International)
Europe Guide 2024 : Europe-wide
Band 5
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+33 1 44 35 35 35About
Provided by Bredin Prat
Bredin Prat’s arbitration practitioners act in domestic and international arbitrations in France and abroad, involving both French and foreign law, including disputes under various institutional rules (e.g., ICC, LCIA, ICSID, SCC and AAA) as well as ad hoc arbitrations.
The team, including 6 partners, has acted for French and international clients in over 200 arbitration matters ranging from disputes under international investment treaties, shareholder, partnership and joint venture disputes, construction, commodities and disputes involving mining, energy and natural resources.
Our firm has extensive experience and an outstanding track record with a 100% success rate in acting as counsel in international arbitrations both against, and on behalf of, sovereign States and State owned entities under leading institutional rules (e.g. ICSID, ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL and ad hoc), including claims brought under bilateral investment treaties, investment contracts and foreign-investment legislation.
The firm’s arbitration lawyers are regularly asked to act as arbitrators in proceedings involving highly specialized matters, under the aegis of arbitration institutions such as the ICC, ICSID, LCIA, DIAC and AFA (the French arbitration association).
Chambers Review
The well-reputed French law firm Bredin Prat convinces with its handling of investment treaty cases on behalf of an impressive client list that includes several Middle Eastern, African and European states. Furthermore, the department represents companies in commercial cases under ICC and other major arbitral rules. Bredin Prat offers particular strength in the oil and gas, construction and transportation sectors. Clients also benefit from a multilingual team of partners who offer fluency in English, French, Arabic, German and Spanish.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"From the partners to the junior associates, the team is skilled and demonstrates commitment."
"The firm is doing an amazing job; it has a great arbitration team, with lawyers who are extremely diligent and responsible."
"The lawyers are very friendly, which was appreciated and have excellent negotiation skills."
"From the partners to the junior associates, the team is skilled and demonstrates commitment."
"The firm is doing an amazing job; it has a great arbitration team, with lawyers who are extremely diligent and responsible."
"The lawyers are very friendly, which was appreciated and have excellent negotiation skills."
Notable Practitioners
Raëd Fathallah enjoys a robust reputation in the European arbitration world for his involvement in investor-state disputes under ISCID rules. He is sought after by both investors and sovereign states and also convinces with his strength in arbitration-related litigation.
"Raëd is an expert with great knowledge of our sector and region. You could feel his experience and knowledge from the first time meeting him; we felt reassured when meeting him. Great client service too."
"Raëd is a strong arbitrator and counsel."
Ranked Lawyers at
Bredin Prat
Europe-wide
Members
Provided by Bredin Prat
Giulia Carbone
José Maria Pérez
Laura Fadlallah
Marina Weiss
Shane Daly
