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Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

International Arbitration

Latin America Guide 2026 : International Counsel

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Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

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International Arbitration - International Counsel

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan's international arbitration practice group handles matters involving Colombia, Ecuador and Mexico, among other Latin American countries. The team represents high-level corporate clients in complex commercial and investor-state disputes. Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan's arbitration practitioners offer distinct expertise in matters pertaining to the energy and infrastructure sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan represented Miguel Orlandini and Compañía Minera Orlandini in an investment-treaty arbitration under the UNCITRAL rules against the Plurinational State of Bolivia arising from the latter's alleged breaches of international law under the Bolivia, Plurinational State of - United States of America BIT.

Strengths

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  • In international arbitration, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan's lawyers are very thorough, meticulous, highly creative and focused on achieving the client's desired outcome.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • David M Orta
    David M Orta

    David M Orta

    David Orta has a wealth of experience in Latin American arbitration matters, offering particular insight into cases involving Argentina, Ecuador and Mexico. His practice covers advising corporate clients on both commercial and investor-state mandates.

    • David Orta is very results-oriented. He boasts creative thinking and a smart legal mind, and provides us with a good level of insight.

      International Arbitration respondentLatin America
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