Built on a foundation of robust arbitration and litigation practices, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP's civil fraud offering is one of the strongest in the London market, routinely acting in some of the highest-value cases. At the helm of the practice, Nick Marsh frequently acts in cases that involve parties from Eastern Europe and the Middle East in LCIA Arbitrations and related court proceedings. Co-managing partner of the London office and co-chair of the firm’s energy disputes practice Ted Greeno brings considerable experience to civil fraud matters. Further key contacts include Khaled Khatoun, who has a strong track record in leading civil fraud litigation and arbitration, specialist in multi-jurisdictional matters Gregory Pantlin, and Marina Boterashvili, an increasingly prominent figure in the most complex cases in the country. At a more junior level, Rupert Goodway has acted in a number of high-profile disputes in the English High Court.
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‘QE are to my mind the most effective heavy litigators in London. There offering is backed by huge international heft and their client offering is 360 degrees.’
‘They are talented and committed across the board. Richard East, Nick Marsh and Gregory Pantlin, and all their associates led by the legendary Ted Greeno are, without exception, outstanding.'
‘They have tremendous strength in depth, especially - and unusually - among the associates. Every single member of the team is intellectually brilliant, creative and perfectly attuned to the client's needs and wishes.’
‘Nick Marsh is a stellar litigator. He is bold, innovative, works tirelessly for his clients and has unfailingly accurate instincts for how judges decide cases.'
'Marina Boterashvili is an absolute star. She is fiercely clever, has unerring judgement, and knows everything there is to know about fraud litigation.'
‘Quinn Emanuel are simply the best litigators in the London market, no debate. An outstanding litigation team, oozing quality from top to bottom, with a genuine specialisation in civil fraud. Clients love them, opponents fear and envy them. They are the litigation team you want on your side in a scrap. They are involved in some of the biggest civil fraud cases around.’
Key clients
- IBM United Kingdom Limited
- The Joint Administrators of NMC Health PLC and NMC Healthcare LTD
- Process & Industrial Developments Limited
- Federal Insurance Deposit Corporation
- Aabar Holdings S.à.r.l.
- JSC Commercial Bank “Privatbank”
- Electric Solidus Inc
- Centerbridge
- Endeavour Canada Holdings Corporation
- Endeavour Gold Corporation
Work highlights
Acted for IBM in proceedings issued in the Technology and Commercial Court, alleging unlawful means conspiracy, breach of contract, and procurement of breach of contract.
Acted for Peter Bosworth and Colin Hurley in defending a $335m fraud claim alleged by the Arcadia Petroleum Group.
Acted for Process and Industrial Developments Limited in its dispute before the English High Court against the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Nick Marsh
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Gregory Pantlin
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Rupert Goodway
Practice head
Nick Marsh
Other key lawyers
Ted Greeno; Justin Michaelson; Alex Gerbi; Khaled Khatoun; Richard East; Gregory Pantlin; Marina Boterashvili; Hafsa Zayyan; Rupert Goodway; Emily Lodge; Rebecca Coyle