Quinn Emanuel Ranked in the Chambers Brazil: Transactional Guide for 2026
Quinn Emanuel has been included in the Chambers and Partners Brazil Guide rankings for 2026, honoring the firm’s co-managing partner Michael Carlinsky and London of counsel Andre Luis Monteiro.
Strengths
“Quinn Emanuel's excellent lawyers deliver top-quality work and understand the client's objectives managing to find a feasible solutions.”
“Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan has in-depth knowledge of the case and high involvement in the strategy in order to avoid risks. The team studied the case before our first meeting and brought forward potential solutions and proposed strategies, considering both Brazilian and English law, to optimise the chances of success in the case. They bring a macro view of the operation, are very efficient and helpful.”
“Quinn Emanuel has been highly active in international arbitrations involving Brazil.”
“Quinn Emanuel is a very well-regarded firm in the market. Their bench carries a significant strength, greatly aiding decision-making and building internal and external trust.”
Notable practitioners
Andre Luis Monteiro has solid activity in the international arbitration arena in Brazil-related matters. He is admired for his prowess representing important clients in Section 1782 proceedings, ICC and LCIA arbitrations.
“Andre Luis Monteiro was very skillful in supporting us, defining the strategies and assessing the possible developments of the case.”
“Andre Luis Monteiro is a Brazilian lawyer who is highly academic and super experienced in international arbitration matters.”
“Andre Luis Monteiro is a great lawyer who is well regarded in the international arbitration market involving Brazil.”
“Andre Luis Monteiro is very helpful and greatly assisted us.”
Michael Carlinsky is an experienced partner who is sought after by clients for his disputes expertise.
“Michael Carlinsky is a partner who is highly renowned as a litigator, and also handles Brazil-related international arbitration.”
“Michael Carlinsky is a senior partner that participates in relevant international arbitrations involving Brazil. He is a partner who does cultivate a good client relationship.”
As Mario will remember, we have also been pushing on Chambers to introduce a general Disputes Resolution category for Brazil. Chambers has yet to confirm whether they have gathered enough intel this year to publish this new ranking, but if they do it will be in their next Brazil Transactional launch next year.