Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

Ranked the #1 Most Feared law firm in BTI Consulting Group's 2025 litigation guide for the third consecutive year, Quinn Emanuel is the largest litigation-only firm in the world. C., San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Sydney.

Quinn Emanuel handles complex commercial litigation, intellectual property disputes, and international arbitration at the highest level. The firm's intellectual property practice alone includes more than 200 litigators, making it one of the largest dedicated IP litigation groups in the profession. Quinn Emanuel is known for taking on cases that require aggressive, creative advocacy.

As a litigation-only firm, Quinn Emanuel offers a distinct experience — every assignment involves disputes, trials, or arbitrations. There is no corporate rotation. The culture is informal, aggressive, and results-oriented. The firm has a flatter hierarchy than traditional BigLaw and is known for giving associates early courtroom exposure and direct client interaction.