Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP boasts a large and high-level team in Paris that regularly combines forces with the firm’s New York, London and other European offices to assist some of the world’s largest companies, spanning various industry sectors including mining and energy. The practice is regularly involved in high-stake oil and gas disputes in relation to the Middle East, Russia and Africa. It also acts in major construction and infrastructure disputes while one of its most recent mandates includes a dispute in the banking sector. The Paris team is co-led by Philippe Pinsolle, who is Geneva based 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. Of counsel James Clark  also contributes.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction

Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is exceptionally dynamic and always on the lookout for legal and commercial solutions and collaborates well on a consistent basis with in-house lawyers. ’

  • ‘Isabelle Michou stands out for her deep experience, her professionalism, her energy and the innovative options she suggests - legal or commercial.'

  • ‘The most efficient team on the market Excellence in its practice. Creative and innovative. Remarkable agility.'

Key clients

  • Fortum
  • Exxon Mobil
  • Uniper
  • Dr. Maya Dangelas
  • ITACO
  • Naturgy
  • Mercuria
  • TP Ferro Concessionaria S.A.
  • Airbus
  • Republic of Tunisia

Work highlights

  • Successfully acted for Uniper in a dispute against Gazprom in relation to EUR 15 billion arbitration.
  • Obtained early dismissal of several hundred million EUR in claims for client Mercuria.
  • Achieved victory for Tunisia after the tribunal rejected the claimant’s USD 12 billion claim for damages.

Lawyers

Hall of fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Philippe Pinsolle

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Isabelle Michou
Thomas Voisin

Practice head

Philippe Pinsolle; Thomas Voisin; Isabelle Michou; Michael Young; Alexander Leventhal

Other key lawyers

James Clark