Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP has a strong Parisian base, complemented by additional resources located in London and in the US, and is recognised by many leading French and international corporations, spanning various sectors including retail, energy and construction. The practice is particularly strong in the oil and gas area, where it handles sensitive multibillion-euro price review and production disputes, often acting in matters linked to Africa. Construction is another strong field of work, while its caseload also extends to assisting companies and state entities in large investment and UNCITRAL proceedings relating to various countries (such as Tunisia, Azerbaijan, and Russia). The Paris-based team is co-led by Philippe Pinsolle (who is based in Geneva and also heads the firm’s continental Europe practice), Isabelle Michou, Thomas Voisin, Michael Young (who divides his time between Paris and New York), and Alexander Leventhal. James Clark also contributes.
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Testimonials
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- 'The top team worldwide for complex international energy litigation.’
- ‘It is almost impossible to find someone with more gravitas and experience in the European international arbitration arena for energy than Philippe Pinsolle: A must-go-to option in any complex matter.'
- ‘Thomas Voisin, Philippe Pinsolle, Michael Young and James Clark are excellent - they are a first-rate arbitration practice.’
Key clients
- ExxonMobil
- Dr. Maya Dangelas
- ITACO
- Republic of Tunisia
- J&F Investimentos S.A.
Work highlights
Representing ExxonMobil in its arbitration against the Netherlands.
Assisted J&F with achieving a highly favourable settlement in a high-profile international arbitration in Brazil.
Achieved a significant victory for the Republic of Tunisia in an ICSID arbitration initiated against the state by ABCI Investments Limited.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Isabelle Michou
Thomas Voisin
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Alexander Leventhal
Practice head
Philippe Pinsolle; Thomas Voisin; Isabelle Michou; Michael Young; Alexander Leventhal
Other key lawyers
James Clark