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Raëd Fathallah

Raëd Fathallah

Global 2026

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About

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Global

Practice Areas

International Arbitration

Career

Raëd Fathallah, Partner at Bredin Prat, is a member of the firm’s International Arbitration team.

He acts as counsel in large-scale and complex investment and commercial arbitrations, in which he represents corporations, sovereign States and State entities.

Raëd Fathallah is also an accomplished arbitrator. He has served in more than 70 cases under the ICSID, ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL, DIAC and CRCICA Rules, including as chairperson and sole arbitrator in over half of those cases. He is a Vice President and a Court member of the LCIA and is also on the ICSID Panel of Arbitrators and Conciliators.

Whether as counsel or as arbitrator, he has been involved in more than 200 proceedings, both ad hoc or under the major Rules (including ICC, ICSID, LCIA, UNCITRAL, DIAC, BCDR, CRCICA and OHADA). He offers a harmonious blend of civil law, common law and Islamic law experience, spanning all continents, with a particular focus on the mining, oil and gas, and construction sectors.

Prior to joining Bredin Prat, he practised in New York, Montreal and Lebanon.

Languages Spoken

French, Arabic, English

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Dispute Resolution - Africa-wide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Raëd Fathallah is highly regarded for his frequent involvement in high value commercial arbitrations, with a practice that encompasses appointments as arbitrator in addition to his work as counsel. He is based in Paris.

International Arbitration - France

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

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.

International Arbitration: Arbitrators - France

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

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.

Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

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, particularly on matters involving the Middle East.

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Egypt

Expertise Based Abroad
Egypt, expertise based abroad in France

Individual Editorial

Raëd Fathallah practises from Bredin Prat in Paris. He is well recognised for his role acting as counsel on big-ticket investment treaty arbitrations, and is highly experienced representing sovereign states and state-owned entities in Africa and the Middle East.

Dispute Resolution: Arbitrators - Africa-wide

Spotlight
Spotlight

Individual Editorial

Raëd Fathallah is highly regarded for his frequent involvement in high value commercial arbitrations, with a practice that encompasses appointments as arbitrator in addition to his work as counsel. He is based in Paris.

International Arbitration - France

Foreign Expert
Foreign expert in Middle East-wide

Individual Editorial

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 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.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • He is very well respected as an arbitrator. He is one of the names I see regularly.

    Dispute ResolutionChambers Global Guide
  • 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.

    International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
  • Raëd Fathallah is very experienced. He knows his stuff really well.

    International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
  • Raëd Fathallah is one of the best arbitration lawyers in France.

    International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
  • Raëd Fathallah is a top-class arbitrator. He comes very prepared.

    International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
  • Navigating technical aspects of the cases was really Raëd Fathallah's strength. He demonstrated high calibre cross-examination skills and showed great knowledge of the arbitration rules.

    Arbitration (International)Chambers Global Guide

Ranked Individuals at Bredin Prat (30)

Africa-wide

Egypt

Europe-wide

France

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