Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2025 : China
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Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan is a specialist disputes firm with extensive experience acting in cross-border arbitrations. Its clients include those in the pharmaceutical, insurance and technology sectors. The team regularly acts in disputes involving private equity investors and investees. It is singled out for its ability to handle disputes arising out of M&A transactions and investments, and regularly handles high-stakes and high-value disputes. It is also well placed to handle investment treaty arbitration.
Work Highlights
- Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan represented Schindler Holding in an investment treaty arbitration against the Republic of Korea, accusing Korea’s financial regulators of wrongfully approving capital increases in a Hyundai elevator business between 2013 and 2015 in which Schindler holds a stake as the second-largest shareholder.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We are very happy with their services and they are very detail-oriented.They are very aggressive but commercially driven."
"Before the client even asks, they stand ready to attain the best results possible under the circumstances."
"We are very happy with their services and they are very detail-oriented.They are very aggressive but commercially driven."
"Before the client even asks, they stand ready to attain the best results possible under the circumstances."
Notable Practitioners
John Rhie is head of the international arbitration team and is considered an expert on arbitrations arising from private equity investments and shareholder disputes, particularly for matters with a South Korean element.
"I do believe he is a pioneer in the arbitration sector in Asia. It is always good to have John on your side."
"John is very good at managing the relationship with the client."
"John doesn't leave a stone unturned and has good judgement and balance as well."