Commercial litigation & international arbitration, Gatehouse Chambers
Commercial Litigation & International Arbitration
Frederico has developed a successful practice in international dispute resolution that encompasses commercial litigation and international arbitration. He is a specialist in international trade and investment disputes. He practiced law as a solicitor and in-house lawyer before being called to the bar and that experience leads him to undertake highly complex, high value and high-profile cases.
Frederico is especially sought out for his unique expertise, drafting and advocacy skills in matters involving emerging markets in Latin America, Africa and Asia, by English, international and foreign firms as well as third-party funders and government entities. Many of his instructions have been borne from his unique profile. His practice spans across a wide spectrum of industry sectors including banking & finance, corporate, M & A, commodities, maritime, aviation, energy, mining, infrastructure and insurance cases.
He is an experienced trial advocate, having advised and acted for states, state entities, public and private companies in English court proceedings. In international arbitration he acts both as counsel and arbitrator and has substantial experience (including under the institutional rules of the LCIA, ICDR, ICC, LMAA, DIAC, CAM-CCBC, AIAC, ACICA and UNCITRAL). As well as his practice he also teaches international arbitration for the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Gray’s Inn and other education bodies and universities.
Frederico is recognised in the International Arbitration Powerlist by Legal 500, Legal 500 UK Bar and Whoswholegal, amongst the most experienced and notable international arbitration practitioners at the English bar. A considerable proportion of his practice consists of acting as an arbitrator and he is included in the lists or panels of arbitrators in many institutions across the world including the LCIA, ICC, VIAC, HKIAC, AIAC, KCAB, ACICA, CAM-CCBC, CAMARB, CBMA and CACM to name a few.
In 2017, Frederico was appointed by the Ministry of Justice as a Court Examiner (a quasi-judicial appointment), undertaking depositions predominantly for the district courts of New York, Texas and California. Frederico is also an accredited mediator and is happy to accept appointments. He is one of the first barristers to become an accredited Digital Dispute Resolution Specialist.
As well as practicing law Frederico also is a faculty member for the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a course leader at Gray’s Inn and ADR-ODR for international arbitration; is the course leader at University College London for procurement, construction and engineering for major projects; and a visiting lecturer at the University of Westminster for commercial dispute resolution.
London Bar
Frederico Singarajah –Gatehouse Chambers ‘Fred is very well versed and prepared to transmit the legal concepts and perceptions from English law to Brazilian lawyer and a Brazilian client. Also, he has a proactive posture, offering a fast and qualified service for his clients.’