Timothy Portwood
Europe Guide 2024
Band 3 : International Arbitration
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About
Provided by Timothy Portwood
Practice Areas
Tim Portwood, Partner, is a member of the firm’s International Arbitration team.
He acts as counsel in a large variety of arbitration proceedings involving a broad range of jurisdictions, institutions and rules (ICC, LCIA, ICSID, UNCITRAL, AAA/ICDR and CEPANI), as well as in arbitration-related court proceedings.
He is particularly active in sectors such as energy, oil and gas, construction, telecommunications and foreign investment.
He also regularly acts as arbitrator in ad hoc and institutional arbitration proceedings.
Career
Prior to joining Bredin Prat, Tim practiced as a Barrister at Old Square Chambers in the UK. He represented clients in commercial matters involving European and competition law, and in employment cases with human rights aspects.
Industry Sector Expertise
International Arbitration
Languages Spoken
English, French, Italian, German
Chambers Review
Europe
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"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."