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Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan is recognised for its capacity to handle Europe's most complex international arbitration mandates. The law firm is particularly active in arbitrations related to the energy sector while also housing a superb London investment treaty practice that represents investors in high-value BIT cases against governments. Teams in Paris and London are also well placed to handle a variety of commercial arbitrations under ICC, SCC and LCIA rules, often acting for investment funds and prominent corporates from the hospitality and automotive sectors. In addition to its excellence in European-wide mandates, Quinn Emanuel is a visible player in disputes involving the Middle East and Africa. The firm boasts a globally integrated practice, frequently working in collaboration with its Geneva and New York offices.

Work Highlights

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  • Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan represented Uniper Global Commodities SE in a multi-billion euro dispute with Gazprom Export LLC, involving eight arbitration proceedings in parallel. The arbitration arises out of a long-term gas delivery contract.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Philippe Pinsolle
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As one of Europe's top arbitration counsel Philippe Pinsolle is in high demand for his incredible breadth of work, covering proceedings under UNCITRAL and ICC rules, among others. His particular expertise lies in complex energy disputes, acting for clients across tribunals in Geneva, London and Paris.

"Philippe is a great orator."

"He's very sharp."

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Stephen Jagusch KC
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London-based Stephen Jagusch KC is well versed in handling high-profile investor-state disputes under UNCITRAL and ICSID rules. He also advises clients on commercial cases, including LCIA-governed proceedings.

"Stephen is brilliant; clients love him."

"Stephen is really strong and has a very prominent practice."

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Michael Young KC
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A key members of Quinn Emanuel's Paris team, Michael Young KC is highly experienced in European-wide energy arbitrations, including gas price reviews. He also assists with disputes in relation to management agreements in the hospitality sector.

"He is calm, clear and effective. He always somehow finds a magic formula in explaining the dispute, unpicks the arguments of the other side, and charms the tribunal."

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Anthony Sinclair
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Anthony Sinclair is best known for his investor-state practice, acting for investors and sovereign states in LCIA and ICSID cases with particular strength in BIT claims.

"He's a very fine lawyer."

"He's a very effective advocate."

"He has a strong investor-state practice."

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Isabelle Michou
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Paris-based partner Isabelle Michou covers a wide array of matters from annulment proceedings to European-wide commercial ICC arbitrations. She is also mandated by clients in investor-state disputes.

"She's a very good professional."

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Epaminontas Triantafilou
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Epaminontas Triantafilou has a varied practice which sees him act on cases in both the commercial and investor-state space. He regularly represents clients in the energy and real estate sector.

"He is very knowledgeable and is a strong advocate."

"He is an excellent lawyer and a very nice person."

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Arbitration (International)

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Philippe Pinsolle
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Stephen Jagusch KC
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Michael Young KC
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Anthony Sinclair
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Isabelle Michou
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Epaminontas Triantafilou
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