Juan Morillo
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLPQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP has a large and established investigations, government enforcement and white-collar criminal defence practice, which has a significant focus on Latin America. The team features a number of former high-ranking government officials and experienced trial attorneys, providing the basis for a growing workload in this area. The firm is known for its representation of corporates and individuals, including former government officials, in large-scale investigations. With extensive cultural and language links to the region, the department benefits from the presence of Juan Morillo, a Colombia native, and Gabriel Soledad, a Mexican-American. Promoted to the partnership in December 2023, New York and Washington DC-based Samantha Gillespie is a fluent Spanish speaker and frequently leads or assists with white-collar and investigations matters in Latin America. William Burck is another highly reputed practitioner who co-chairs the white-collar and corporate investigations practice; he has led on a series of big-ticket matters in the region, including ongoing cases linked to the Lava Jato and other major investigations. New York’s Daniel Koffmann and Michael Carlinsky are also highly rated. Named individuals are based in Washington DC unless stated otherwise.
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‘Few are as eloquent and compelling as the members of Quinn Emanuel's team. Their arguments are complete and well-founded, leaving very few (if any) areas where a legal issue can be successfully challenged. Quinn Emanuel always investigates and then challenges the legal issue from all directions, so they know exactly how to articulate and defend their position. Their team is among the most diverse I have had the pleasure of working with, not only in racial and ethnic backgrounds, nationality, gender, etc, but also in experience and skill set. Everyone speaks, regardless of seniority, and contributes. In my experience, the Quinn Emanuel team uses technology effectively to complement their arguments, make tasks easier, and eliminates opportunities for error. They don't implement (or charge for) flashy technology just because they can.'
‘The team has extensive knowledge and relationships with key firms and business persons in Brazil, Argentina and other Latin American countries. Highly recommended for any complex cross-border litigation or white-collar defence in the region.’
‘Mike Carlinsky, Dan Koffmann and Bill Burke have an impressive track record of representing the largest companies in Brazil. They have represented many large companies on their most complex matters.’
Key clients
- Roberto Jenkins de Landa, Juan Guillermo Eustace Jenkins, Alejandro González Muñoz, Carlos Román Hernández, María Elodia Jenkins de Landa, Margarita Jenkins de Landa, Juan Carlos Jenkins de Landa
- J&F Investimentos, JBS, Joesley Batista, Wesley Batista
- Javier Aguilar
- Francisco García Cabeza de Vaca
- Advent International
Work highlights
- Represented Roberto Jenkins de Landa, Juan Guillermo Eustace Jenkins, Alejandro González Muñoz, Carlos Román Hernández, María Elodia Jenkins de Landa, Margarita Jenkins de Landa and Juan Carlos Jenkins de Landa, in a dispute with the Mexican government regarding Fundación Mary Street Jenkins, a charitable organisation.
- Represented JBS, its controlling shareholder J&F Investimentos, and J&F’s ultimate shareholders, Joesley and Wesley Batista, in ongoing criminal investigations and civil suits arising out of the Lava Jato and other corruption investigations around the world.
- Represented Javier Aguilar in connection with charges over conspiracy, money laundering and FCPA violations, relating to alleged bribery of officials in Ecuador and Mexico to obtain oil and petrochemical contracts for Vitol.
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Juan Morillo, William Burck