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Arbitration (International)

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Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan is recognised for its capacity to handle Europe's most complex international arbitration mandates. The law firm is particularly active in arbitrations related to the energy sector while also housing a superb London investment treaty practice that represents investors in high-value BIT cases against governments. Teams in Paris and London are also well placed to handle a variety of commercial arbitrations under ICC, SCC and LCIA rules, often acting for investment funds and prominent corporates from the hospitality and automotive sectors. In addition to its excellence in European-wide mandates, Quinn Emanuel is a visible player in disputes involving the Middle East and Africa. The firm boasts a globally integrated practice, frequently working in collaboration with its Geneva and New York offices.

Work Highlights

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  • Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan represented a subsidiary of Fortum in investment treaty arbitrations against the Russian Federation under the Swedish-Russia BIT and Netherlands-Russia BIT. The dispute concerns the nationalisation of foreign assets, and the matter is valued at USD3 billion.

Strengths

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The efficiency and professionalism of Quinn Emanuel makes working with them a seamless and productive experience. The team is outstanding.

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 Quinn understand the underlying commercial raison d'etre of the matter.

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The team possesses a deep knowledge of legal matters and has a creative approach towards cases 

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I rate our lawyers at Quinn Emanuel very highly. They do a good job on our arbitration matters while working under constant pressure.

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Notable Practitioners

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Philippe Pinsolle
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As one of Europe's top arbitration counsels, Philippe Pinsolle is in high demand for his breadth of work, covering proceedings under UNCITRAL and ICC rules. His particular expertise lies in complex energy disputes, acting for clients across tribunals in Geneva, London and Paris.

Philippe Pinsolle is a quintessential stateman in the arbitration world with immense strategic and practical knowledge on the prosecution of disputes, commonsense and a commercial attitude.

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Stephen Jagusch
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London-based Stephen Jagusch KC is well versed in handling high-profile investor-state disputes under UNCITRAL and ICSID rules. He also advises clients on commercial cases, including LCIA-governed proceedings.

Stephen Jagusch is a fantastic advocate.

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Michael Young KC
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A key members of Quinn Emanuel's Paris team, Michael Young KC is highly experienced in European-wide energy arbitrations, including gas price reviews. He also assists with disputes in relation to management agreements in the hospitality sector.

Michael Young possesses an impressively clear mind and is a relentlessly effective advocate for his clients.

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Anthony Sinclair
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Anthony Sinclair is best known for his investor-state practice, acting for investors and sovereign states in LCIA and ICSID cases with particular strength in BIT claims.
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Isabelle Michou
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Paris-based partner Isabelle Michou covers a wide array of matters from annulment proceedings to European-wide commercial ICC arbitrations. She is also mandated by clients in investor-state disputes.
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Epaminontas Triantafilou
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Epaminontas Triantafilou has a varied practice, which sees him act on cases in both the commercial and investor-state space. He regularly represents clients in the energy and real estate sector, as well as sovereign states.

Epaminontas Triantafilou is very capable of grasping the underlying commercial issues and navigating the client through difficulties in a calm and composed manner.

Epaminontas possesses profound knowledge of legal matters, proactivity, smooth and efficient communication, great analytical skills and, at the same time, kindness, care and humanity.

Epaminontas is very efficient and very bright.

Epaminontas demonstrates a remarkable level of sophistication in handling complex legal matters, blending deep legal knowledge with innovative problem-solving skills.

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Philippe Pinsolle
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Stephen Jagusch KC
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Michael Young KC
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Anthony Sinclair
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Isabelle Michou
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Epaminontas Triantafilou
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