Nicholas J. Inns

Nicholas Inns is a partner in Quinn Emanuel’s Washington, D.C. office. His practice focuses on complex commercial and government-related advice and litigation with an emphasis on international and cross-border disputes. A seasoned trial lawyer, Nick has obtained successful outcomes for clients as both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts across the United States in matters involving the False Claims Act, Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (“RICO”) Act, and claims for fraud, defamation, extortion, and breaches of contract, among others.

Nick has also successfully represented numerous global companies before the U.S. government, including the Department of Justice, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and Bureau of Industry and Security. His advocacy and advice have resulted in multiple of his clients being removed from U.S. sanctions lists, and government decisions to take no further action against them.

Nick’s clients include ultra high net worth individuals and family offices from across the world, including the Middle East, Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucuses as well as numerous companies in the private aviation industry globally. He offers each of his clients strategic advice to manage their risks both in connection with the U.S. government and business counterparties and unmatched advocacy when disputes arise.

Nick graduated magna cum laude from Harvard Law School, where he was a Senior Editor of the Harvard Law Review.

Prior to joining the firm in 2021, Nick served in the U.S. Navy as a member of the Judge Advocate General’s Corps for 10 years. He prosecuted and defended Sailors accused of felonies and litigated more than 30 contested cases to verdicts. He also advised Navy leaders on military operations in the Western Pacific and developed strategic approaches to reducing legal risk in interactions with foreign countries.