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Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - District of Columbia

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP boasts an excellent reputation in the DC market for high-stakes, big-ticket white-collar defense matters. The firm is noted for the strength and success of its trial practice, having a number of highly effective litigators among its ranks. It also demonstrates increasing prowess in managing major international anti-corruption investigations. The attorneys advise an enviable client list including major domestic and foreign corporations, financial institutions and high-profile individuals. The practice offers significant experience in cross-border matters, particularly in relation to Latin America and Asia.

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Work Highlights

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  • Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan advised affiliates of JBS, a large beef producer, in antitrust class-action litigation in the District of Minnesota alleging that beef producers conspired to limit the supply of beef to raise prices.

Strengths

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  • The firm has very skilled and experienced savvy practitioners who are quite skilled in navigating government investigations.

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  • Quinn Emanuel has a very deep bench of talent, from the most senior partners to junior associates.

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  • I trust Quinn Emanuel to handle the most critical and complex matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • William Burck
    William Burck

    William Burck

    William Burck is global co-managing partner at Quinn Emanuel and co-chairs the crisis law and strategy and government and regulatory litigation groups. He is a highly sought-after adviser to major corporations and high-profile individuals facing major criminal trials and cross-border regulatory investigations.

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  • Juan Morillo
    Juan Morillo

    Juan Morillo

    Juan Morillo is co-chair of Quinn Emanuel's white-collar and corporate investigations practice. He is particularly noted for his proficiency in guiding corporate clients and financial institutions through highly complex cross-border investigations and enforcement proceedings.

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  • Robert A Zink
    Robert A Zink

    Robert A Zink

    Robert Zink is a partner in the Washington, DC office of Quinn Emanuel. He draws on his experience as former head of the US Justice Department's Criminal Division, Fraud Section to expertly defend clients in high-stakes white-collar cases.

    • Rob is a truly outstanding attorney, he would be my first call with any matter of significance.

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    William Burck

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    Juan Morillo

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    Robert A Zink

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