Bredin Prat
Bredin Prat runs a balanced practice handling commercial and investment arbitration and is entrusted by many of France’s leading corporations while also regularly acting alongside state entities in investment disputes (Morocco, Lebanon and Egypt are key clients). The firm’s caseload is highly diverse, spanning energy price review, telecoms, construction, commercial contracts and post-M&A disputes. It also regularly manages matters relating to Eastern Europe. Of particular note, the team recently earned a groundbreaking victory for the state of Malaysia in set-aside proceedings concerning a $15bn arbitration award. Raëd Fathallah, José María Pérez, Tim Portwood, Marina Weiss and Laura Fadlallah are key names.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Raëd Fathallah: excellent client skills, always keen to help and a very fair-minded arbitrator. Good knowledge of the law.’
- ‘A stellar and leading practice in international arbitration. They have an exceptionally strong team of very experienced individuals who provide advice which is always incisive and exactly on-point. They benefit from great global coverage. They always do the utmost to secure a win for their clients. Their client service is second to none. Consummate ability at handling extremely difficult cases in challenging jurisdictions.’
- ‘Timothy Portwood and Marina Weiss. Both are excellent. Tim Portwood is a leading international figure in this field, a virtuoso lawyer at the absolute top of his game. He is an absolutely superb tactician and a fantastic lawyer overall. He has a masterly command of the subject and has unrivalled knowledge of the detail of each of his cases. He displays absolute charm with his clients. He is very charismatic and clients love him. Most importantly, he gets great results. '
- Marina Weiss is a new star in the firm. She is dedicated, totally unflappable and exudes confidence. She has endless energy and works tirelessly to achieving the best result for her clients. ’
- ‘Laura Fadlallah is committed, very competent and available’.
- ‘The arbitration team at Bredin Prat is the safest pair of hands in Paris. Their deep knowledge of arbitration law is exceptional and their first-class practice is enhanced by their local connections in the French and international arena. They always put the interest of their clients first.’
- ‘Tim Portwood is an exceptionally smart lawyer who offers the best of the common and civil law traditions. This combined approach to multijurisdictional matters is immensely valuable.’
- ‘Laura Fadlallah is a rising star in Paris who will surely make her way to the top in no time. She is an absolute pleasure to work with. She has a practical and down to earth approach but stands firm in defending her client's best interest above any other consideration.’
Key clients
- Malaysia
- The Kingdom of Morocco
- The Lebanese Republic
- The Arab Republic of Egypt
- BRIF TRES d.o.o. Beograd
- BRIF-TC d.o.o. Beograd
Work highlights
- Representing the State of Malaysia in the appeal proceedings regarding an exequatur order of a partial award and set-aside proceedings against a $15bn award.
- Representing the Kingdom of Morocco in an ICSID arbitration initiated by a French cable network construction company and one of its Moroccan subsidiaries.
- Representing the Lebanese Republic in annulment proceedings of an ICSID arbitration case.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Raëd Fathallah