“He is a very good communicator and is bilingual in English and Brazilian Portuguese which is invaluable” Legal 500 UK Bar, International Arbitration
“Strong knowledge of international law and arbitration. He is excellent at presenting his case and cross-examining witnesses” WhoswhoLegal, International Arbitration
Frederico has developed a successful practice in international dispute resolution. He is a specialist in international trade and investment disputes. His 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. Frederico’s 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 PCA, LCIA, ICDR, ICC, SCC, 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 recommended by the legal directories, and features 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 CAM-CCBC, ACICA, AIAC, KCAB, VIAC, CACM to name a few.