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  • Tim Portwood

    • Tim Portwood, Partner, 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.

    • Professional career

      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.

    • Academic career

      Born in the UK, he was admitted to the Paris Bar (1998) and qualified as a Barrister of the Supreme Court of England and Wales (1988). He is a graduate of Cambridge University.

    • Distinctions

      “Tim Portwood did a great job on the expert report, the briefing was outstanding, he was prepared for everything. He handled the case very skilfully.”
      “Tim Portwood is frequently instructed by sovereign states on ICSID cases, including expropriation cases and construction disputes. He is active across the transportation, energy and manufacturing sectors.”
      “Tim is an extraordinary advocate with great courtroom skills.”
      Chambers Global / Europe, 2021-2024

      “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.”

      “Recommended Lawyer” in Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration
      The Legal 500 EMEA, 2022 - 2024

      “Thought Leader” in Thought Leaders - France
      “Recommended” in Arbitration
      “Recommended” in France - Arbitration

      “Tim Portwood is commended by market sources for being ‘on top of his game’ when it comes to arbitration proceedings involving a broad range of jurisdictions, institutions and rules.”
      Lexology Index, 2022-2025 (formerly Who's Who Legal)

      Recognised as an “Excellent” Arbitrator
      Décideurs - Leaders league, 2021 

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