Home to ‘a team of exceptionally clever lawyers who can deal with any complex case’, Signature Litigation LLP has a significant track record in civil fraud disputes and arbitration, particularly in relation to investments and the banking and manufacturing sectors. The practice is headed up by Graham Huntley, a longstanding civil fraud specialist; commercial litigation and arbitration practitioner Ioannis Alexopoulos is a ’brilliant strategist’, who is particularly focused on joint venture and shareholder disputes, business break-ups, and fraud cases; and Julian Connerty‘s experience includes acting in matters involving bribery and corruption, theft, fraud, dishonesty, money laundering, and insider dealing. The team also includes Tadhg O’Leary, who regularly acts in high-stakes fraud claims. Promoted to partner in October 2023, the ’clever, efficient and client-focused’ Kate Gee covers high-value, cross-border civil fraud and asset tracing claims.
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  • ‘A quality and service that are consistent and impeccable.’

  • ‘Signature runs an incredible operation, offering top-level services at fees considerably lower than Magic Circle firms. The best value for money in London.’

  • ‘This is a team of exceptionally clever lawyers who can deal with any complex case.’

  • ‘Ioannis Alexopoulos is a brilliant strategist, with the ability to manage and navigate multi-jurisdictional teams of lawyers for the benefit of the client and an overall case management plan.’

  • ‘Ioannis Alexopoulos has been at the top of the market for years and it shows. He is completely unfazed by the most challenging of cases. Clients trust him, and rightly so. He sees round corners strategically.’

  • ‘Julian Connerty is a great litigator, with decades of experience and excellent judgement. He analyses things extremely well and has a real talent for getting clients to the right place.’
  • ‘Kate Gee is excellent. She is clever, efficient and client focused.’

  • ‘Kate Gee has an impressive knowledge of legal developments and is committed to her clients' cases.’

Kernmandanten

  • Privinvest companies
  • Tembusu Multi Strategy Fund SPC I
  • Stern Capital Pte
  • Powermaster

Highlight-Mandate

  • Representing Privinvest companies and Iskandar Safa in a high-stakes fraud claim brought by the Republic of Mozambique against Credit Suisse, Privinvest and others.
  • Acting for the former management team of Wind Energy Holdings, as the second to eighth defendants (Emma Collins, Aman Lakhaney, Thun Reansuwan, Khadija Siddique, Colome Investments, Keleston Holdings and ALKBS) in a high-profile claim for approximately $2bn, in relation to allegations of fraud against Thai businessman Nop Narongdej and several other individuals and entities.
  • Acting for Michael O'Neill (as claimant) in seeking significant damages for fraud and unlawful conspiracy against Avic International Holding Corporation (following deceit in respect of commissions on investment opportunities created by the claimant).

Anwält*innen

Hall of fame

Die Anwält*innen an der Spitze ihres Berufsstands, die aufgrund ihres langjährigen Engagements in marktführender Arbeit von Wettbewerbern und Mandanten gleichermaßen geschätzt und anerkannt werden.

Führende Partner*innen

Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.

Partner*innen der nächsten Generation

Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.

Praxisleitung

Graham Huntley

Weitere Kernanwält*innen

Ioannis Alexopoulos; Julian Connerty; Tadhg O'Leary; Kate Gee