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International Arbitration - Brazil
What the Team is Known For
Los Angeles litigation firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan is increasingly active in arbitrations involving Brazil-related matters. The firm has a sophisticated client roster and is frequently sought out to represent clients in post-M&A disputes, annulment proceedings of arbitral awards and ICC arbitrations arising from contract disputes.
Strengths
Quinn Emanuel's expertise is extensive in international arbitration, showcasing comprehensive knowledge and strategies. Their international execution was highly competent.
Quinn Emanuel is a huge disputes law firm that has a great reputation for quality.
Quinn Emanuel is highly knowledgeable in international arbitration. They have a more combative stance, are very familiar with American law and think outside of the box.
Work Highlights
Quinn Emanuel represented Elera in an ICC arbitration arising from a contract dispute with Trina Solar Energy Development, with the matter valued at around USD45 million.
Notable practitioners
Michael Carlinsky is an experienced partner who is sought after by clients for his disputes expertise. He is the co-head of his firm's international arbitration group.
Michael Carlinsky is a very impressive lawyer.
Michael Carlinsky is a highly experienced and combative partner.
Up-and-coming lawyer Andre Luis Monteiro has solid activity in the international arbitration arena in Brazil-related matters. He is admired for his prowess representing important clients in Section 1782 proceedings, ICC and LCIA arbitrations.
Andre is a highly technical lawyer who is also business-oriented. He is very flexible in trying to arrange structures that are cost-efficient in order to build our case as a whole.
Andre Monteiro is a Brazilian lawyer who acts as a great bridge between foreign clients and Brazilian law, which greatly aids communication in the matters.
Andre Luis Monteiro is a very intelligent lawyer who has a great liaison with his clients. He analysed our case and was exceptional at doing follow-ups, providing excellent explanations.
Andre Luis is really proactive; he will do a lot more than what is usually required. Besides giving legal advice, he helped us set up the arbitration case as a whole.