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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).

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International Arbitration - France
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

Bredin Prat has a well-regarded practice that handles international arbitration mandates for states and companies. The law firm is recognised for its strength in sectors such as construction, oil and gas, and transport. The team has experience on the state side of high-profile BIT and ECT cases. The lawyers advise a diverse range of clients based in Europe, Africa and the Middle East on commercial arbitrations. Bredin Prat has further expertise in post-M&A and shareholders' disputes. The team handles cases under all major arbitral rules.

Work Highlights

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  • Bredin Prat acted for the Kingdom of Morocco in an ICSID arbitration under the France-Morocco BIT.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Raëd Fathallah
2
Raëd Fathallah
2
Band 2

Raëd Fathallah brings a wealth of experience acting for states, state-owned companies and multinationals on the full range of arbitration mandates. He is particularly adept at advising on matters involving Egypt and the Middle East.

"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. He provides great client service too."

"Raëd is a strong arbitrator and counsel."

"He is extremely good. He's very good at managing the parties to an arbitration."

Timothy Portwood
3
Timothy Portwood
3
Band 3

Timothy Portwood is frequently instructed by sovereign states on ICSID cases, including expropriation cases and construction disputes. He is active across the transportation, energy and manufacturing sectors.

"Tim is extremely good - diligent and insightful. I trust him to always get the right result. He works very hard behind the scenes, and he is persuasive in the tribunal settings."

"Tim is an extraordinary advocate with great courtroom skills."

Laura Fadlallah
U
Laura Fadlallah
U
Up and Coming

Up-and-coming partner Laura Fadlallah breaks into the rankings this year on the basis of an increasingly active practice. She advises a diverse clientele in ICSID disputes as well as set-aside proceedings.

"Laura has shown excellent skills, great expertise and has a great sense of client service."

"Laura is very knowledgeable and detail-oriented."

Ranked Lawyers at
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France

International Arbitration

Raëd Fathallah
2
Raëd Fathallah
2
Band 2
Timothy Portwood
3
Timothy Portwood
3
Band 3
Laura Fadlallah
U
Laura Fadlallah
U
Up and Coming
International Arbitration: Arbitrators

Raëd Fathallah
3
Raëd Fathallah
3
Band 3

Members

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Giulia Carbone

José-Maria Pérez

Laura Fadlallah

Marina Weiss

Shane Daly