Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP is respected for its ability to secure landmark outcomes for both claimants and defendants in complex competition disputes. Frequently appointed to leadership roles in high-value class actions and major opt-out proceedings, the team also delivers strategic victories for corporate clients facing monopolization and market-manipulation claims. Co-chair Sami Rashid brings extensive experience acting for plaintiffs in class actions and individual antitrust litigation. In Los Angeles, Kevin Teruya co-leads, focusing on high-stakes commercial disputes, with particular emphasis on antitrust, unfair competition, and IP litigation. Daniel Brockett is recognized for his work in securities, commodities, and structured finance and derivatives litigation. Steig Olson places emphasis on high-stakes antitrust and competition litigation, representing corporate plaintiffs in commercial disputes and regulatory proceedings. Will Sears, from Los Angeles, leverages his understanding of plaintiff strategy, claim valuation, and settlement dynamics to anticipate and shape litigation outcomes. All individuals are based in New York unless otherwise mentioned.
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Key clients
- Heckman et al. v. Live Nation Entertainment, et al
- Torus Capital LLC
- Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System; Orange County Employees Retirement System; Sonoma County Employees' Retirement Association; Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association
- Pacific Steel Group
- The City of Philadelphia
- Intuit
- Wolfire Games LLC
- Square
- CureIS Healthcare
- Alex Scales, Nicholas Wilson, and a proposed class of aerospace engineers
- Particle Health
- Proton AG
Work highlights
Represented Pacific Steel Group in an antitrust lawsuit, with a returned verdict for Pacific Steel on all counts and awarded $110m in damages.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Steig Olson
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Will Sears
Practice head
Kevin Arquit; Mike Bonanno; Sami H. Rashid; Kevin Teruya
Other key lawyers
Daniel Brockett; Steig Olson; Alicia Cobb; Will Sears; Adam Wolfson
