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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.

Work Highlights

  • Quinn Emanuel represented 37 US-based investors to bring claims against Mexico under NAFTA, alleging the cancellation of permits to operate casinos in Mexico.

Strengths

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This is a super specialist team, assisting us on very difficult cases with surprising success. It's an excellent team.

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Every member knew our case inside and out, actively participated in discussions, and had insightful and intelligent contributions to our strategy. As a client, it helped instill confidence and clarity in our position, which helped immensely in the hearing.

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The team provided innovative and proactive high-end legal advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael Young
3
Michael Young
3
Band 3

Michael Young KC is highly experienced in energy arbitrations, including gas price reviews. He also assists with disputes in relation to management agreements in the hospitality sector.

He really knows the space and is a terrific, wonderful writer, a very clear thinker and really thinks of best position for the client. I was very impressed.

One of his strengths is his barrister background. He has the synergies of being able to advise, but also do the advocacy, which is a key USP of his. There's no denying his knowledge and experience of oil and gas disputes, it has been a core area of his for 30 years. His technical understanding of the substantive work and the courts is extremely good.

He's a highly gifted writer and orator with an excellent strategic mind and dangerous bite in the courtroom.

He has the standout quality of winning the right way. He's not a street fighter, he's as elegant as they come. He reassures boards, witnesses, tribunals and children in exactly the same way. He's always positive, but never ever ignores the realities of the situation.

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David M Orta
4
David M Orta
4
Band 4
David Orta receives praise for his expertise across commercial and investment treaty disputes, in addition to his particular strength in Latin America-related matters.

David Orta offers seasoned judgment, deep energy regulatory insight, and steady leadership in complex oil and gas litigation.

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Michael Young KC
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Michael Young KC
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David M Orta
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David M Orta
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