En 2021, il a été nommé Vice Président de la London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA).
En 2014, il a reçu le prestigieux prix « ASA Laureate in International Arbitration Advocacy » à l’occasion du 40ème anniversaire de l’Association Suisse de l'Arbitrage (ASA). Ce prix est décerné tous les deux ans aux « conseillers qui, grâce à leurs talents exceptionnels de défense des intérêts, contribuent de manière significative à la promotion du règlement efficace des différends commerciaux internationaux par arbitrage »
“Raëd was exceptionally effective in negotiating some difficult procedural matters with unusually difficult opposing counsel.”
“He is one of the most impressive lawyers I have seen, he is very skilled all around, even to cross-examine witnesses; he did a fantastic job.”
“Raëd is an expert with great knowledge of our sector and region.”
“Raëd is a strong arbitrator and counsel.”
“Raëd Fathallah is a pleasure to work with. He is an excellent arbitrator.”
“Raëd Fathallah is one of the best arbitration lawyers in France.”
“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.”
“Raëd Fathallah is a top-class arbitrator. He comes very prepared.”
Chambers Global / Chambers France, 2023-2026
“Raëd Fathallah is ‘highly rated as an arbitrator’ in the market and is frequently active in disputes across North Africa. He is well versed in both investment and commercial arbitrations and regularly appears before ICSID, the ICC and the LCIA.”
“Raëd Fathallah is ‘clearly a very good disputes practitioner’, and is also noted for his ‘strong practice as an arbitrator’.”
Chambers Global (Africa-wide), 2025
“Raëd Fathallah is an excellent practitioner who combines a rare set of skills acting as counsel and arbitrator alike.”
“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.”
“Leading Partner” in International Arbitration
The Legal 500 EMEA, 2026
“Raëd Fathallah is an excellent strategist. He is a top name for Middle-Eastern work and is masterful and well-established in the arbitration community.”
“Raëd is a very well-regarded counsel and arbitrator. He is an excellent practitioner who regularly handles large-scale and complex investment commercial arbitration cases.”
Raëd Fathallah “is undoubtedly one of the brightest minds of his generation”, say observers, who are left impressed by “his professionalism, experience and client-orientated approach”.
Commentators say, “He quickly understands the needs of the client and always provides comments in a brief, concrete and substantial manner.”
“Global Elite Thought Leader” in Thought Leaders – Global
“Thought Leader” in Thought Leaders Arbitration - France
“Thought Leader” in France - Arbitration
Lexology Index, 2019-2026 (formerly Who’s Who Legal)
“Best Lawyers” in International Arbitration, Arbitration and Mediation, Construction Law, Energy Law, Mining Law
Best Lawyers®, 2026
