LAWYER PROFILE

Timothy Portwood

Global 2026

Bredin Prat

Ranked in 1 practice area

International Arbitration

France

7 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

International Arbitration

Career

Tim Portwood, Partner at Bredin Prat, 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.

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

Languages Spoken

French, English, Italian, German

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

International Arbitration - France

Band 3

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

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I thought he was very good, he was very reactive and managed everything well. His decision was well rendered and well reasoned.
International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
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.
International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
Timothy Portwood is very clever.
International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
Timothy Portwood is outstanding in all aspects of his work.
International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide