International Arbitration: Investor-State Arbitration
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Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan has a highly respected international arbitration practice with expertise in handling disputes arising in the construction, infrastructure, oil and gas, mining and telecommunications sectors. The firm represents clients in arbitrations conducted under the rules of leading institutions, including the ICC, the LCIA and UNCITRAL. It is also highly regarded for investment treaty work, with expertise in numerous BITs and the Energy Charter Treaty. The team often handles disputes arising out of joint ventures and breach of contract claims.
Work Highlights
- Quinn Emanuel represented companies in the DP World group in several international arbitrations before the LCIA against the Republic of Djibouti and associated state-controlled entities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Quinn understand the underlying commercial raison d' etre of the matter."
"The team possesses a deep knowledge of the legal matters and has a creative approach towards the cases"
"The efficiency and professionalism of Quinn Emanuel's team make working with them a seamless and productive experience.The team is outstanding."
"Quinn understand the underlying commercial raison d' etre of the matter."
"The team possesses a deep knowledge of the legal matters and has a creative approach towards the cases"
"The efficiency and professionalism of Quinn Emanuel's team make working with them a seamless and productive experience.The team is outstanding."
Notable Practitioners
Stephen Jagusch KC is global chair of the firm's international arbitration practice. He is recognised in the market for his handling of complex arbitrations, regularly acting as counsel and arbitrator in high-value energy and construction disputes. He is also highlighted for his handling of significant treaty claims.
"Stephen Jagusch is outstanding."
"He is a fantastic advocate."
Anthony Sinclair is at the forefront of investor-state arbitrations, handling numerous BIT claims. He also brings extensive knowledge of international investment law to his practice.
"He's very clever."
Epaminontas Triantafilou is a popular choice for investment treaty arbitrations, particularly those arising in the energy sector. He is also vastly experienced in handling LCIA proceedings.
"Nontas possesses a profound knowledge of legal matters. He is proactive, efficiently communicates, and has great analytical skills."
"Nontas demonstrates a remarkable level of sophistication in handling complex legal matters, blending deep legal knowledge with innovative problem-solving skills."
"Nontas has a top level of professionalism. He is calm, composed and extremely capable."
Dominic Roughton has a diverse arbitration practice, frequently acting in disputes arising in the energy and natural resources sector. He undertakes significant work across Asia and Eastern Europe.
"Dominic gave us a total new look into the problem. We always like how uniquely he thinks. He is really brilliant and is very dedicated."
"Dominic is very fair and reasonable. He is clever and practical."