Quinn Emanuel Earns Top Rankings in Legal 500 Latin America 2027

Quinn Emanuel has been recognized as a leading law firm in the Legal 500 Latin America 2027 Guide, securing rankings across three practice areas and earning 16 individual recognitions for our attorneys, including two Leading Partners. The insights and trust of our clients have been pivotal in illuminating the breadth and caliber of our legal expertise, underscoring our unwavering dedication to delivering winning results.

Among this year’s submissions, clients offered the following reflections on working with our teams:

City Focus: Miami

• “I cannot speak highly enough about David Orta. He is deadly in a hearing or trial. He ensures he knows every aspect of your case and the law, how it can be challenged, and more importantly, what the tribunal needs to understand in order for you to win. Because of his preparation and delivery in the courtroom, David operates at an entirely different level than the most elite lawyers. Watching him perform in a hearing is like watching a movie unfold. Everyone is at the edge of their seat listening to David. Afterwards, the tribunal sees the world as David sees the world, and it becomes difficult for the other side to be persuasive. David has always been available (day, nights, weekends) and quickly responds to all my questions, regardless of where we are in our engagement. His mastery of law leaves me feeling confident that whatever he advises is the best course of action. I have the utmost respect for David and his team. There is no one in the world quite like David. David’s team is exceptionally strong, though there are two people I’d like to point out. Daniel Salinas complements David well. They have different styles that play well off each other. The other person is Julianne Jaquith. We worked closely with Julianne as she managed our account. Like David, she is always professional and available, and I trust her judgment. She did an incredible job managing all aspects of our case and it was apparent why Quinn Emanuel named her an up-and-coming attorney, recently promoting her to partner.”
• “In our experience, Quinn Emanuel is unmatched in its excellence. I’ve never seen a team operate with such focus and cohesion in advancing a case. Quinn Emanuel excels in all steps of the process – due diligence, strategy, written arguments, trial preparation, oral arguments, and cross-examinations. Every written and oral argument is deliberate and aligned toward a winning outcome.”

Compliance and Investigations

• “It is a top-tier law firm specialising in cross-border litigation between the United States and Mexico. They have a highly skilled bilingual and multicultural team to handle these types of cases.”

International Arbitration

• “Exceptionally talented, experienced team in international arbitration - one of the best in the industry. Always responsive, creative thinkers, practical.”
• “David Orta and Juan Morillo are two great leaders in this group, always friendly and pleasant to work with, responsive, caring, incredibly hard-working, and sharp.”
• “In-house counsel should know that the QE team possesses a unique combination of skills that sets it apart in the market; in particular, the personalities of the team members are essential for understanding the Latin American market. This, coupled with their dedication and commitment to each case, allows QE to distinguish itself from other firms competing in the international arbitration arena in Latin America through its business model focused exclusively on dispute resolution.”
• “What sets them apart is their training as high-level litigators, not as transactional advisors who occasionally participate in arbitrations. They are masters of cross-examination techniques, the persuasive presentation of evidence, and the construction of compelling narratives before top-tier arbitral tribunals. Among the lawyers who best embody these qualities are David Orta, partner and leader of the team, with experience leading large-scale investment and commercial arbitrations; Lucas Loviscek, who brings exceptional analytical skills and multi-jurisdictional experience; and Gabriel Soledad, a rockstar who possesses remarkable skill in oral advocacy and in translating technical issues into clear and persuasive arguments before arbitral tribunals.”
• “Quinn Emanuel’s attorneys differentiate themselves from other firms through their aggressive approach, strategic clarity, and ability to make swift decisions in high-profile cases. In particular, Juan Morillo excels in leadership and sound judgment in complex, cross-border investigations.”
• “In-house counsel will value their strategic aggressiveness, clarity of decision-making, and ability to handle high-profile matters with speed and precision. Compared to other firms, Quinn Emanuel stands out for its exclusive focus on disputes, the quality of its litigators, and its ability to design creative and effective strategies in complex matters.”
• “The individuals I have worked with at QE stand out for their sharp advocacy, strategic clarity, and deep commitment to results. Julianne Jaquith is particularly impressive, combining technical excellence with a pragmatic, client-focused approach that clearly differentiates her from competitors.”
• “Quinn Emanuel’s international arbitration practice stands out for its strategic, trial-ready approach and deep sector expertise. Julianne Jaquith combines sharp advocacy with commercial insight, delivering clear, results-driven strategies. The team is highly collaborative, efficient, and consistently ahead of peers in handling complex, high-stakes cross-border disputes.”

Find out more about our award-winning practices here: Practice Areas | Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

Explore QE’s rankings below:

Firm Rankings

• City Focus: Miami - Tier 1
• Compliance and Investigations - Tier 2
• International Arbitration - Tier 3

Individual Rankings

City Focus: Miami

• David Orta - Recommended
• Juan Morillo - Recommended
• Olga Vieira - Recommended
• Samuel Williamson - Recommended

Compliance and Investigations

• Juan Morillo - Leading Partner
• Gabriel Soledad - Recommended
• William A. Burck - Recommended

International Arbitration

• David Orta - Leading Partner
• Ana Paula Luna - Recommended
• Daniel Salinas-Serrano - Recommended
• Dawn Yamane Hewett - Recommended
• José Pereyó - Recommended
• Juan Morillo - Recommended
• Julianne Jaquith - Recommended
• Lucas Loviscek - Recommended
• Woo Yong Chung - Recommended