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Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

Dispute Resolution

Global Guide 2026 : Africa-wide

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Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

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Dispute Resolution - Africa-wide

Band 1

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, infrastructure, oil and gas, mining and telecoms cases.

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Work Highlights

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  • Quinn Emanuel assisted the DP World Group with several arbitrations against the Republic of Djibouti, and various state-owned entities, arising from Djibouti's attempts to rescind certain commercial agreements between DP World and the Republic.

Strengths

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  • Quinn Emanuel have serious skills in handling complex cases.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Philippe Pinsolle
    Philippe Pinsolle

    Philippe Pinsolle

    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.

    • He is a standout figure. He is a very good lawyer from a francophone perspective.

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  • Anthony Sinclair
    Anthony Sinclair

    Anthony Sinclair

    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.

    • He does work all over the world. He is an excellent lawyer.

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  • Isabelle Michou
    Isabelle Michou

    Isabelle Michou

    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, and she has experience advocating before the ICC, ICSID, the LCIA and the SCC. She is based in Paris.

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  • Michael Young
    Michael Young

    Michael Young

    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.

    • Michael's extremely capable. One of his strengths is his barrister background. He has the synergies of being able to advise but also do the advocacy. This is a key USP of his.

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