Arbitration (International) - Asia-Pacific Region
What the team is known for
The arbitration arm of specialist disputes firm Quinn Emanuel has a global presence with regional offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo, Sydney and Perth. It has a particularly high profile for dispute resolution relating to the Chinese and South Korean markets. The team members offer extensive familiarity with the processes of a comprehensive range of arbitral regimes, both within the region and in Europe and the USA. The firm is notably experienced in the handling of investment treaty claims against national governments and the arbitration of disputes arising from M&A transactions and of those generated by the financial services sector. It also maintains a noteworthy IP-related capability. The firm counts Chang-Jae Shin, Glenwood Private Equity and Mirae Asset Global Investments amongst its recent clientele.
Strengths
"They showed good strategic judgement and were able to consider the issues from multiple angles, both commercial and legal."
"Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan has the ability to efficiently manage cases and devise a robust legal argument."
Work highlights
Quinn Emanuel represented Schindler Holding in an investment treaty arbitration against the Republic of Korea regarding the country's financial regulators' decision to approve capital increases in a Hyundai lift business in which Schindler holds a stake.
Notable practitioners
Hong Kong-based John Rhie heads the firm's international arbitration practice in Asia.
