‘Renowned for its skilled lawyers’, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan (Schweiz) GmbH is well-versed in an array of arbitration matters, notably within the energy, sports, and manufacturing industries. Three key players lead the practice: in Geneva, Philippe Pinsolle maintains a varied arbitration practice that spans power, oil and gas, and construction, and in Zurich, Simon Vorburger is well-positioned to advise on international commercial arbitration and investment treaty claims, while Thomas Werlen is highly experienced in the banking and finance arbitration realm.
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Témoignages
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‘Very professional team. Good diversity in the team with complementary skills.’
‘Quinn Emanuel Zurich's arbitration team is renowned for its skilled lawyers, that deliver outstanding results in complex international disputes.'
'Their focus on strategic, assertive advocacy and thorough preparation makes them the most formidable arbitration practice in Switzerland. The team knows all major arbitration rules and excels in both representing clients and serving as arbitrators.’
‘Pierre-Yves Marro is known for his technical expertise and precision, especially in matters related to contractual disputes. His ability to manage intricate legal issues and his strong drafting skills have earned him a reputation as a top-tier arbitration lawyer.’
‘I have worked with various members of the QE Zurich arbitration team. They are spot on, very responsive, and know their cases by heart.'
They really have an overview of the entire case and the strategy. They can always pull resources from their global offices and thereby quickly obtain legal advice from other legal systems.’
‘Their aggressive advocacy, combined with deep industry knowledge, consistently delivers results.'
‘Simon Vorburger and Philip Pinsolle are phenomenal.'
Clients clés
- Uniper Global Commodities
- Bondholders of Credit Suisse Additional Tier 1 bonds
- Mercuria Energy Trading
- United Media Network AG
- Lonza
- Naturgy
- Viasat
- World Boxing Super Series
- Bucherer
- McCormick
Points forts
- Represented Uniper Global Commodities in a $14bn dispute against Gazprom Export LLC based on long-term gas delivery contracts between the two parties.
- Represented Dr. Maya Dangelas and companies controlled by her in two arbitrations under the US-Vietnam Trade Agreement pursuant to the 1976 UNCITRAL Rules.
- Represented Swiss-based Mercuria Energy Trading SA and Mercuria Capital Partners Limited in an arbitration against World Natural Resources Limited and World Natural Resources Congo S.A.U. and also involving Energy Complex DMCC under a sale and purchase and cooperation agreement.
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
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Simon Vorburger
Responsable de la pratique
Philippe Pinsolle; Simon Vorburger; Thomas Werlen
Autres avocats clés
Pierre-Yves Marro