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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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International Arbitration - France

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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, 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

  • Bredin Prat represented the Arab Republic of Egypt in a pending ICSID arbitration initiated by a leading German cement producer and its French and Italian subsidiaries under three BITs.

Strengths

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Bredin Prat provide reliability and a very strong knowledge of French and arbitration law. They are trustworthy. All the members of the team involved in the case are superb.

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Bredin Prat know their work and they always align with us on everything. They are strong on a document level and also their cross-examinations.

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The lawyers worked day and night, it was a very efficient collaboration.

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Bredin Prat's arguments are always clear, well-organised and thoughtfully presented. They are also very good at finding strategic solutions and thinking a few steps ahead.

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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.

Navigating technical aspects of the cases was really Raëd Fathallah's strength. He demonstrated high calibre cross examination and showed great knowledge of the arbitration rules.

Raëd Fathallah is very experienced. He knows his stuff really well.

Raëd Fathallah is one of the best arbitration lawyers in France.

Raëd Fathallah is a top-class arbitrator. He comes very prepared.

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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 transport, energy and manufacturing sectors.

I thought he was very good, he was very reactive and managed everything well. His decision was well rendered and well reasoned.

Timothy Portwood is very fast and well prepared. When he pushes the counsel, it is for the benefit of the case. He is very respectful; he's a gentleman.

Timothy Portwood is very clever.

Timothy Portwood is outstanding in all aspects of his work.

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Marina Weiss
5
Marina Weiss
5
Band 5

Marina Weiss has experience acting on ISCID arbitrations, pre-arbitration proceedings and contractual disputes. Her clients include states and state departments.

Marina is very good in her field.

I'm very impressed by Marina Weiss' leadership skills.

I'm very impressed by her leadership skills and she has done a great job.

Marina Weiss handles complex legal issues with great precision and insight. She is able to present nuanced arguments clearly and persuasively. Marina also shows strong commercial awareness.

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Laura Fadlallah
U
Laura Fadlallah
U
Up and Coming

Up-and-coming partner Laura Fadlallah advises a diverse clientele on ICSID disputes as well as set-aside proceedings.

She is an excellent lawyer.

Laura Fadlallah is very fast.

Laura Fadlallah is absolutely brilliant and has performed extraordinarily in our case.

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Raëd Fathallah
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Raëd Fathallah
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Timothy Portwood
3
Timothy Portwood
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Marina Weiss
5
Marina Weiss
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Laura Fadlallah
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Laura Fadlallah
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Raëd Fathallah
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Raëd Fathallah
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