With strong coverage across America, Europe and Asia, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP fields a leading international arbitration practice focused exclusively on high takes dispute resolution, spanning commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. Leading the US and Latin America practice is seasoned trial lawyer and arbitration advocate, David Orta who combines expertise across a range of sectors, with experience in cases spanning a wide range of jurisdictions to handle the full spectrum of complex international arbitrations. In New York, Michael Young KC is recognized for his ICC knowledge, routinely acting in disputes arising from energy, construction and infrastructure projects. Daniel Salinas-Serrano has established experience acting for sovereign states, investors and commercial parties in ICSID proceedings, including first-of-their-kind treaty arbitrations for Central American states. Dawn Yamane Hewett deals with a variety of energy, infrastructure, construction and mining arbitrations, with niche expertise in Spanish-only and bilingual cases. Lucas Loviscek is geared to support on high-stakes cross-border disputes across ICSID, UNCITRAL, ICC, LCIA and ICDR rules. Julianne Jaquith is lauded for her role in Latin America–related matters, with sector strength in energy, oil and gas, mining, telecommunications and post-M&A disputes. All lawyers are based in Washington DC unless stated otherwise.
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Testimonials
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- 'Distinguished by a genuinely trial-focused, partner-driven approach. The team is agile, commercially minded, and deeply experienced in complex disputes, offering creative strategies, efficient use of technology, and flexible fee arrangements that set it apart from more traditional firms.'
‘The individuals stand out for their intensity, responsiveness, and deep command of complex arbitrations. Julianne Jaquith, in particular, combines sharp strategic judgment with exceptional client focus, driving matters efficiently while anticipating risks. The team’s partner-level engagement and cohesive collaboration clearly distinguish them from competitors.'
‘A multifunctional and multicultural team. They go where they need to be.’
‘Dedication to work, being completely bilingual and multicultural, which helps to understand the needs of clients and cases.’
Key clients
- B-Mex, LLC
- B-Mex II, LLC
- Oaxaca Investments, LLC, Palmas South, LLC, B-Cabo, LLC, Colorado Cancún, LLC, Santa Fe Mexico Investments, LLC, Caddis Capital, LLC, Diamond Financial Group, Inc., LLC, Family Vacation Spending, LLC, Financial Visions, Inc., J. Johnson Consulting, LLC, J. Paul Consulting, Las KDL, LLC, Mathis Family Partners, Ltd., Palmas Holdings, Inc., Trude Fund II, LLC, Trude Fund III, LLC, and Victory Fund, LLC v. the United Mexican States
- Alicia Grace, Ampex Retirement Master Trust, Apple Oaks Partners, LLC; Cambria Ventures, LLC; Carlos Williamson-Nasi, Axis Oil Field Services, S. de R.I. de C.V.; Axis Oil Field Holding, S. de. R.I. de C.V.; Clue, S.A. de C.V.; Carolyn Grace Baring; Diana Grace Beard; Floradale Partners, LLC; Frederick Grace; Frederick J. Warren; Gary Olson; Genevieve T. Irwin; Genevieve T. Irwin 2002 Trust; Gerald L. Parsky; John N. Irwin III; José Antonio Cañedo-White; Fideicomiso 305952; Nicholas Grace; Oliver R. Grace, III; ON% Investments, LLC; Rainbow Fund, L.P.; Robert M. Witt; Vista Pros, LLC; Virginia Grace; and other European investors
- United Group B.V. (Dutch), Adria Serbia Holdco B.V. (Dutch), Serbia Broadband–srpske kablovske mreže d.o.o. Beograd (Serbian)
- The Estate of Julio Miguel Orlandini-Agreda; Compañía Minera Orlandini Ltda.
- Crescent Petroleum Company International, Ltd. and Crescent Gas Corporation, Ltd
- Shandong Landbridge Group
- Cerro Domindaor
- Otto Candies LLC, ICE Canyon LLC, HBK Investments LP, Waypoint Asset Management LLC, Nordic Trustee AS, Coöperative Rabobank UA, Coastline Maritime Pte Ltd, Shipyard De Hoop BV, et al.
Work highlights
Represents 37 U.S. investors in an international investment arbitration against Mexico under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Acted for United Group, the biggest telecom and media provider in the Balkans, in an investment treaty arbitration claim against Serbia arising out of Serbia’s harassment campaign against United Group’s Serbian business.
Represent a consortium of plaintiffs, comprised of a bank, investment funds and shipping companies, including in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America, in a billion-dollar lawsuit against Citigroup for its involvement in the largest financial fraud in the history of Latin America
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Dawn Yamane Hewett
Practice head
David Orta; Michael Young KC; Daniel Salinas-Serrano; Dawn Yamane Hewett; Lucas Loviscek; Julianne Jaquith