Commercial and Corporate Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 2
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+44 20 7653 2000Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Quinn Emanuel acted for the claimant, IBM UK, in the Technology and Commercial Court bringing claims of alleged breach of contract, procurement of breach of contract, and unlawful means conspiracy against six defendants.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Quinn Emanuel's approach is tailored to the needs of the client."
"Quinn's team has excellent operators on top of the legal issues with a more commercial mindset to prevent drama and conflict."
"It's a heavy-hitting litigation firm."
"Quinn has teams in the jurisdictions where it matters, with a deep bench of experienced practitioners. It's a highly responsive team, with a strong client service mindset."
"Quinn Emanuel's approach is tailored to the needs of the client."
"Quinn's team has excellent operators on top of the legal issues with a more commercial mindset to prevent drama and conflict."
"It's a heavy-hitting litigation firm."
"Quinn has teams in the jurisdictions where it matters, with a deep bench of experienced practitioners. It's a highly responsive team, with a strong client service mindset."
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 provides efficient and reliable legal service."
"Richard is a cerebral, strategically minded lawyer who delivers a great client service."
"Richard has huge gravitas. All clients listen to him and so does the court."
Ted Greenois 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.
"Ted is extremely thorough and uncompromising in his defence of his clients."