FAS Advogados announces new head of arbitration

FAS Advogados in cooperation with CMS, has announced the arrival of Gabriel Freitas (pictured) to lead the expansion of its arbitration practice.

With over 16 years of experience in strategic litigation and domestic and international arbitration, Gabriel’s arrival will strengthen the firm’s already consolidated position in complex business disputes in Brazil and abroad.

Before joining FAS Advogados, Gabriel worked at GE Vernova, a multinational energy company, where he was one of the conglomerate’s leading global litigation lawyers. In this position, he led commercial arbitrations and large-scale strategic litigation, gaining practical experience from the client’s corporate and strategic perspective.

Admitted to practice law in Brazil and New York State, Gabriel holds an LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center, with a focus on arbitration and dispute resolution, and a specialization in Civil Procedure from UFRGS.

He is currently a member of the ICC Advanced Arbitration Academy – LATAM (2025-2027) and is a member of the New York Bar, the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB), and the AMCHAM Arbitration Committee.