Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP, Dispute Resolution

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Dispute Resolution - Africa-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Quinn Emanuel is a standout law firm for high-end commercial disputes the world over, and several of its lawyers are well versed in Africa-related litigation and arbitration matters. The firm garners considerable plaudits for its investor-state arbitration practice, particularly in regard to its representation of international investors, with significant experience acting for clients in ICC and ICSID arbitrations. It demonstrates both depth and breadth in its handling of energy, oil and gas, mining and telecoms cases.

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Work Highlights

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Quinn Emanuel was counsel to Endeavour Canada and Endeavour Gold Corporation in two separate ICC arbitrations brought against the Vista Group in relation to its obligations under standby letters of credit issued in the context of Endeavour's proposed sale of the majority of its stake in two mining projects in Burkina Faso.

Notable Practitioners

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Isabelle Michou

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Isabelle Michou is a prominent figure in the international arbitration sphere across both Europe and Africa. Her practice sees her represent sovereign states as well as international companies operating in sectors such as telecoms, energy and hospitality. She has experience advocating before the ICC, ICSID, the LCIA and the SCC. She is based in Paris.

I think very highly of her. She has good expertise and demonstrates effectiveness.

I can praise Isabelle for her experience and knowledge. She is very dynamic in North Africa and does a good job getting mandates there.

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Michael Young KC

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Michael Young KC is a leading name in international commercial arbitration, with a practice that encompasses energy, construction and infrastructure disputes throughout Africa. He splits his time between New York and Paris.

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Philippe Pinsolle

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Geneva-based Philippe Pinsolle is a seasoned disputes lawyer in possession of a wealth of commercial and investor-state arbitration experience. He handles mandates across all major linguistic regions of the continent, including lusophone Africa, regularly engaging in disputes heard under ICC, SCC, ICSID and ICDR rules.

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Anthony Sinclair

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Anthony Sinclair is Quinn Emanuel's leading Africa expert in London. He is well recognised and highly regarded for his international commercial and investor-state arbitration work, with considerable experience representing mining and telecoms clients in their claims against states.

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