Bredin Prat has solid resources, allowing it to handle commercial and investment arbitration disputes, acting on behalf of companies and state entities. The team is particularly present in Africa and Lebanon-related disputes, linked to a diverse range of issues (notably telecoms and infrastructure), while its caseload is also growing in matters relating to Eastern Europe and Armenia. The team also regularly manages M&A-related arbitration – and its expertise is also increasingly sought after to provide guidance on possible arbitration risks linked to transactional M&A deals – as well as some exequatur and set-aside proceedings. Raëd Fathallah leads the team, which also includes José María Pérez, Tim Portwood, Marina Weiss and Laura Fadlallah.
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Testimonials
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- 'Raëd Fathallah excels not only as counsel but also as an arbitrator. He is a hard worker who has a firm grasp of both the law and the facts of the case. Furthermore, he has a very pleasant personality.'
- 'Good sector expertise in energy.'
- 'They are exceptional lawyers with a great knowledge of international arbitration.'
- 'Under the leadership of Raëd Fathallah, the Bredin Prat team offers its clients a very high-quality service, combining experience, legal expertise, mastery of the cases, and dedication to their clients' interests.'
Key clients
- Republic of Armenia
- The Kingdom of Morocco
- Malaysia
- The Lebanese Republic
- The Arab Republic of Egypt
Work highlights
Representing the Lebanese Republic in an ICSID arbitration brought by a Greek construction company in relation to the construction of a power plant near Tripoli, in Northern Lebanon.
Representing the Kingdom of Morocco in a high-stakes public law/BIT dispute brought by French investors.
Obtaining the set aside by the Paris Court of Appeal of the jurisdictional ruling in the Heirs of Sulu v. Malaysia case.
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
Raëd Fathallah
Other key lawyers
José María Pérez; Tim Portwood; Marina Weiss; Laura Fadlallah