Fernanda works in international and domestic arbitration, as well as strategic litigation, across different industries and regulatory contexts
With experience at leading global firms specializing in international arbitration, she has handled multi-jurisdictional proceedings conducted in English, French, and Portuguese. Her background as administrative secretary to arbitral tribunals seated in Brazil and abroad provides a distinctive perspective on arbitral decision-making dynamics, contributing to the identification of key issues and the development of effective strategies
Experience
Fernanda advises domestic and international clients in strategic disputes before Brazilian courts and in domestic and international arbitration proceedings
Her practice spans a wide range of industries, including energy, infrastructure, construction, real estate, life sciences & healthcare, transportation, and commodities, encompassing matters such as construction disputes, corporate and shareholder disputes, commercial contracts, post-M&A claims, civil liability, and economic sanctions. She works on multi-jurisdictional cases conducted in English, French, and Portuguese, including proceedings under the ICC, LCIA, CAM-CCBC, CAM, and FGV rules. Her practice also extends to investment arbitration, having participated in the representation of investors and States in internationally sensitive, high-value disputes under the ICSID and UNCITRAL Rules
Fernanda has consolidated experience in strategic litigation, including proceedings for the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards before Brazilian courts
In addition to her work as counsel, Fernanda has served as administrative secretary to arbitral tribunals seated in Brazil and abroad, developing a strategic understanding of complex arbitral proceedings
Specialties
Sectors: Energy / Infrastructure / Life Sciences & Healthcare / Real Estate Transactions
Areas of Practice: Litigation and Arbitration
Qualifications
- Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International and Comparative Law, University of São Paulo - USP
- Foreign-Qualified Lawyer in the International Arbitration Group at Freshfields, Frankfurt, Germany
- LL.M. in International Dispute Settlement, University of Geneva and Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies - MIDS LL.M
- LL.B., University of São Paulo - USP
- Technical Degree in Port Management, Federal Institute of Espírito Santo - IFES
Alliances and Associations
- Brazilian Bar Association (OAB), São Paulo Section
Languages
Portuguese, English, French, Spanish