Frederico Singarajah
UK Bar Guide 2025
Band 2 : International Arbitration: Arbitrators
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About
Provided by Frederico Singarajah
Practice Areas
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. 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).
Professional Memberships
• Lex Anglo-Brasil (Founder and Co-chair)
• Instituto de Advogados do Brasil (IAB) (Honorary Member)
• American Bar Association (ABA) (Associate Member)
• International Bar Association (IBA)
• Society of Construction Law (SCL)
• COMBAR
• Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (IALS)
• CIArb
• Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA)
• London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA)
• LCIA
• ICC Arbitration & ADR Committee
• ICCA
• Comitê Brasileiro de Arbitragem (Cbar)
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Frederico Singarajah of Gatehouse Chambers earns commendation for his burgeoning arbitration practice. He regularly appears in arbitrations governed by the major rule sets, but he's also established a strong reputation in emerging centres, such as VIAC, CAM, CAM-CCNC, CAMARB, AIAIC, KCAB and ACICA. He speaks native Portuguese, giving him added prowess in Latin America (notably, Brazil) and lusophone Africa. His sector expertise includes shipping and commodities, traditional and renewable energy, corporate, and banking and finance.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mr Singarajah is an exemplary choice for those seeking a competent and trustworthy arbitrator. His professionalism and integrity set a standard for arbitration that truly deserves recognition."
"Frederico's star is already rising and starting to shine bright. He's extremely good to work with."
"Frederico is a really thoughtful and well-prepared co-arbitrator."
"Mr Singarajah is an exemplary choice for those seeking a competent and trustworthy arbitrator. His professionalism and integrity set a standard for arbitration that truly deserves recognition."
"Frederico's star is already rising and starting to shine bright. He's extremely good to work with."
"Frederico is a really thoughtful and well-prepared co-arbitrator."