At Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP, the team is jointly led by Philippe Pinsolle and Simon Vorburger, both of whom are noted for their expertise in the energy, construction and defence industries. Adding further strength in the financial arena is managing partner Thomas Werlen. Between them, the trio expertly navigates proceedings under all arbitration rules, including ICC, PCA, LCIA, UNCITRAL and ICSID.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Simon Vorburger is an exceptional lawyer with strong interpersonal skills and dedication to his cases and clients.’
- ‘They have a very strong team and we see them on high profile cases.’
- ‘Thomas Werlen and Simon Vorburger stand out. Simon has star quality when it comes to arbitration in Switzerland.’
- ‘This practice distinguishes itself through a rare combination of deep sector knowledge, client-first service ethos and a culture of innovation. They don’t simply provide legal advice, they act as strategic partners, helping clients navigate complex challenges with clarity, creativity and commercial acumen. Their ability to blend technical excellence with pragmatic insight consistently sets them apart.’
- ‘Simon Vorburger is very smart and has an impressive responsiveness.’
- ‘The Quinn Emanuel team is truly exceptional in handling arbitration matters, and we have had the great pleasure of working with them on numerous projects over the years. We are always impressed by the quality and depth of their work, and by their responsiveness. The team is a delight to work with across all levels and you are guaranteed to receive the very best service from them.'
Key clients
- Uniper Global Commodities
- Mercuria Energy Trading
- United Media Network AG/United Group
- Viasat
- Bondholders of Credit Suisse Additional Tier 1 Bonds
- Lonza
- Nestlé
- Energizer
- McCormick
- Salt
Work highlights
Represented Uniper Global Commodities in an arbitration against the export arm of the Russian Federation, Gazprom Export.
Represented a commodity trader in an international arbitration against a former business partner.
Represented a group of shareholders of a private bank in an investment arbitration based on the revocation of a banking license.
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Simon Vorburger
Practice head
Philippe Pinsolle; Simon Vorburger
Other key lawyers
Thomas Werlen