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Bredin Prat’s arbitration practice has been a leading practice of the firm since its inception. The firm acts in domestic and international arbitration proceedings involving both French and foreign law, including disputes under the various institutional rules, such as the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), the American Arbitration Association (AAA) as well as ad hoc arbitrations.


Bredin Prat’s arbitration team has extensive experience acting as counsel before arbitration tribunals under UNCITRAL, ICC and ICSID, whether against, or on behalf of, sovereign States and State-owned entities. The firm has a particularly deep understanding and working knowledge of bilateral investment treaties.


The firm’s arbitration lawyers are regularly asked to act as arbitrators in proceedings involving highly specialised matters under the aegis of arbitration institutions such as the ICC, LCIA, DIAC and AFA (the French arbitration association).


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Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

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Band 5

What the Team is Known For

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

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Notable Practitioners

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Raëd Fathallah
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Raëd Fathallah
5
Band 5
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."

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Europe-wide

Arbitration (International)

Raëd Fathallah
5
Raëd Fathallah
5
Band 5

Members

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Giulia Carbone

José Maria Pérez

Laura Fadlallah

Marina Weiss

Shane Daly