Distinguished by its ‘unrivaled experience of high profile and high value tax litigation matters’, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP is a popular choice for ultra-high-net-worth tax disputes. The group is also noted for its tax knowledge in the media sector. Highly regarded Liesl Fichardt leads and is regularly called upon by corporates, multinationals and HNWIs to handle tax disputes. Epaminontas Triantafilou is a point of reference for his experience in international arbitration. Justin Michaelson also draws on significant experience in international commercial disputes and is regularly before arbitral tribunals. Emily Au is experienced in regulatory enquiries, investigations, voluntary disclosures and ADR.
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‘Liesl Fichardt leads a highly competent, able team capable of and specialising in dealing with multiple litigants. The team also has the ability to deal with technical tax questions and knows its way through the thickets of the procedural jungle.’
‘Liesl Fichardt has particular people skills. She is ably assisted by Matthew Tse and Emily Au who seem to be indefatigable.’
‘The team has unrivalled experience of high profile and high value tax litigation matters. They provide concise and pragmatic advice, backed by experience, intellect and a drive to do the best by their clients.’
‘Liesl Fichardt is very driven, highly experienced and focused on achieving the optimal outcome for her clients. She demonstrates clear agility in navigating complex matters and provides clear advice in a very timely fashion - she is extremely responsive and very personable. Liesl is very ably support by Emily Au, who is analytical and assured in providing a high level of service and is very responsive.’
‘You get what you pay for - top class law firm with a Rolls-Royce service.’
‘Liesl Fichardt is a top-class lawyer.’
Key clients
- Unite Group
- Kellas Midstream Limited
- Bauer Media
Work highlights
Acting for Unite Group in multiple VAT refund claims against HMRC.
Acting for an energy infrastructure company that acquired multi-million-pound energy assets in the North Sea.
Advising Bauer Media on a variety of employment tax-related issues.
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Emily Au
Practice head
Liesl Fichardt
Other key lawyers
Epaminontas Triantafilou; Justin Michaelson; Emily Au; Matthew Tse