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
"They did a phenomenal job establishing their presence in Brazil."
"The firm has very sophisticated lawyers with vast experience in international disputes. The London and New York offices were able to work seamlessly together, immediately plugging in strong reinforcements when needed."
"We are satisfied with the quality of the materials prepared by them. All the professionals we had contact with were very committed."
Notable practitioners
Up-and-coming lawyer Andre Luis Monteiro joins the rankings this year after impressing market sources with his solid activity in the international arbitration arena in Brazil-related matters. He is admired for his prowess representing important clients in Section 1782 proceedings and ICC and LCIA arbitrations. "Top quality and able to bridge the gap between the Brazilian and the local American/English legislation seamlessly. Highly accessible, exceptionally skilled at operating both in Brazil and abroad." "Andre Luis Monteiro stands out as brilliant, sophisticated and reliable. He is also easy to work with and commercially savvy. He is our go-to person in London for cross-border disputes." "Andre is exceptional."
