Commercial and Corporate Litigation - UK
What the team is known for
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan is a dedicated litigation firm with a fine reputation for handling high-level commercial and business-related matters that present substantial financial and reputational risk. The firm is experienced in joint venture, shareholder and other corporate disputes, including those with significant international aspects. It acts for blue-chip clients including private equity firms, technology companies and high net worth businesspeople.
Strengths
"They are very easy to work with, pragmatic and able to find solutions."
"I'm extremely impressed by their ability to handle complex matters with multi-jurisdictional issues."
"Quinn have a really strong practice in the space."
Work highlights
Quinn Emanuel acted for Essar Global Fund, the parent company of the global conglomerate known as the Essar Group, in litigation brought by an entity within the ArcelorMittal Group in relation to an agreement between the parties to purchase pellets from a mine being constructed by Essar in Minnesota.
Notable practitioners
Richard East is Quinn Emanuel's senior partner in London. He routinely acts on complex disputes with a particular aptitude for shareholder litigation and matters arising post-insolvency. "Richard has done a good job of getting the case aligned and prepared, and a good job of keeping the client advised and cautioned about the risks." "He is very good and strategic."
Ted Greeno is co-managing partner in Quinn Emanuel’s London office and has extensive litigation experience. He is especially active on energy sector disputes but also handles complex shareholder and private equity-related litigation. "He's a very experienced and strong lawyer." "Ted's a good operator."