International Arbitration: The Elite - USA
What the team is known for
Quinn Emanuel is an expert dispute resolution firm fielding strong international arbitration capabilities, regularly handling major state-to-state, commercial and investment treaty proceedings on behalf of both sovereigns and corporate clients. The firm calls upon a pool of experts in the USA, Europe and Asia to offer globally integrated services in cross-border disputes. Its varied client list includes both sovereign states and foreign investors.
Strengths
"They've been very thorough and experienced in arguing the case."
"They're natural born dispute lawyers."
"Quinn Emanuel treats every case like it's going to the Supreme Court. They only work on big-dollar value cases; they hire the smartest people, and out of that comes a really significant understanding of the law. They are the firm that I most admire, because of their risk-taking appetite."
Work highlights
Quinn Emanuel acted for 37 US investors in NAFTA claims against Mexico, alleging actions taken by the Mexican government culminating in the closure of their Mexican casino business.
Notable practitioners
David Orta receives praise for his expertise across commercial and investment treaty disputes, in addition to his particular strength in Latin America-related matters. "He's one of my favorite attorneys worldwide to work with. He's extremely hard-working, probably more so than anyone else I've met, and he's just tireless. There is no case too large or complex for him."
Mark McNeill has experience in both arbitration and litigation proceedings, including ICSID and UNCITRAL disputes. "I found him to be a professional yet formidable and tireless advocate for his client. I was very impressed."
