Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP ‘stands out for its unparalleled excellence in international arbitration’, with vast expertise spanning sovereign litigation, global asset recovery, international arbitration related litigation, and bankruptcy and restructuring. The team also has a dedicated Latin America practice, with proficiency in both Spanish and Portuguese. New York-based Dennis Hranitzky is an ’amazing strategic thinker’, with a focus on multinational litigation, including asset recovery matters and cross-border insolvency matters. William A. Burck also leads the team, acting out of the Washington DC office, with expansive white-collar experience. Los Angeles based Kristin Tahler focuses on international white collar crime defence and internal investigations, as well as complex government investigations, while DC based Gabriel Soledad is adept at handling regulatory matters, and frequently represents both plaintiffs and defendants. David Orta is ‘formidable in a hearing or trial’, and based in the Miami office of the firm.
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‘Quinn Emanuel stands out for its unparalleled excellence in international arbitration. In our experience, no other firm matches their ability to thoroughly investigate, apply, and defend the law.
- 'David Orta, who leads the international arbitration practice for the Americas, is unmatched in the courtroom. Few attorneys are as articulate and compelling as the Quinn Emanuel team. Their arguments are meticulous, well-supported, and leave little to no room for opposing counsel to undermine them.'
‘I cannot speak highly enough about David Orta. He is formidable in a hearing or trial. He crafts arguments so masterfully that you can’t help but hang on his every word. During cross-examinations, David is both professional and firm, systematically dismantling the opposition. He doesn’t just stick to a prepared script—he actively listens, adapts, and pivots with precision.'
‘This Team provides excellent, highly professional but also practical and useful advice considering aspects way beyond the legal topics’
‘The individuals, other than many high profile US lawyers, are carefully listening to and analyzing the client‘s specific situation and the respective business, legal and cultural background and are able to transform such aspects into excellent legal advice.’
‘The team at QE with whom we have deal with are excellent in terms of their overall strategic thinking, strategy and planning. The adopt a calm and measured approach to complicated matters at hand and are very dynamic. Go to firm for complicated cases.
- 'The team has individuals across different backgrounds and jurisdictions which ensure that there is always a wide range of views than can be considered. Excellent teamwork and cooperation across the offices in the US, the UK and Singapore in this regard. ’
‘QE constantly strives to offer the best advice combining legal expertise with a business sense. They have great experience in their field and are flexible and eager to provide solutions. Prompt and efficient feedback on any legal issues raised by our firm. ’
Clients clés
- Ad Hoc Group of Credit Suisse AT1 Holders
- Ad Hoc Group of Intralot 2024 Noteholders
- Adel Al Ghanem
- Alcazar Capital Partners Co
- Bloomfield Investment Resources Corp. (Reuben Brothers) v. Daniloff
- Certain bondholders of Signa Development Finance S.C.S.
- Crescent Petroleum v National Iranian Oil company
- DP World
- Attestor Master Value Fund |Bison Bee LLC |Trinity Investments Limited |White Hawthorne, LLC
- HBK Master Fund LP; Palladian Partners LP; Hirsh Group LLP; Virtual Emerald International Limited
Points forts
- Representing a group of holders of $6.5 billion face amount of AT1 debt securities issued by Credit Suisse in the largest litigation ever brought in the Swiss courts.
- Representing NMC Healthcare LTD (in administration), its Joint Administrators and 32 other NMC Group companies. NMC was the subject of substantial fraud which led to the group amassing approximately USD 7 billion in debt, the majority of which had never been reported in the groups financials.
- Representing the U.S. shareholders and former management of Oro Negro in a complex, cross-border, billion-dollar dispute arising from Oro Negro’s bankruptcy, with litigations currently ongoing in Mexico, the United States, and Singapore; and in international investment arbitration claims under NAFTA against Mexico for expropriation, discriminatory treatment, and retaliation.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Responsable de la pratique
William A. Burck; Richard East; Dennis Hranitzky; Juan P. Morillo; Kristin Tahler; Thomas Werlen
Autres avocats clés
Gabriel Soledad; David Orta