Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Plaintiff) - Australia
What the team is known for
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan combines a boutique Australian offering with full connection to a global practice specialising in the resolution of high-end, complex disputes. It maintains its own advocacy capability and is well known for the defence of corporations and their directors and officers in such areas as contractual disputes and product liability, and acknowledged as a significant player in the class action space, where distinct defendant and plaintiff-side representation is available. It is also noted for its handling of disputes, in the energy and resources sector. Key clients include SoftBank Vision Funds and Grocon.
Strengths
"They have put together an amazing team and know how to outsource the correct professionals required."
"The team has an exceptional level of service and is extremely responsive."
Work highlights
Quinn Emanuel represented Greensill Bank and its Insolvency Administrator, Dr Michael Frege, in pursuing claims against the bank's insurers under trade credit insurance policies.
Quinn Emanuel filed class action proceedings on behalf of Victorian businesses against the State of Victoria in relation to alleged failures of the Victorian hotel quarantine programme.
Notable practitioners
Beau Deleuil is based in Sydney and acts extensively on matters arising from the banking and energy and resources sectors and on competition and regulatory issues. He also advises on questions of risk and insolvency matters. "We have found Beau to be very knowledgeable."
Michelle Fox co-heads the practice from the Sydney office, bringing to her role extensive international experience which equips her particularly well to handle cross-jurisdictional mandates. Her diverse practice has encompassed class action defence and class action plaintiff representation, as well as trade mark enforcement. "Michelle is very competent, very firm and a direct and formidable person to have on your side."
Elan Sasson is based in Sydney and offers expertise in corporate disputes and white-collar investigations. He is praised by clients for his strategic thinking and commercial acumen. "Elan is an exceptional and commercially pragmatic litigator who is a pleasure to work with."
