Signature top ranked in the Chambers UK 2027 Guide

We have performed strongly and increased our rankings in each of our three pillars of dispute work:

1. In Commercial and Corporate Litigation, the 2027 results see the firm promoted to Band 2, which is a significant milestone for the firm, demonstrating its quality and depth when up against other market leading competitors.
2. In International Arbitration we have a significant new ranking in Investor-State Arbitration (Band 4), which sits alongside our continued ranking in Commercial Arbitration (Band 5). Again, this recognises the bench depth handling both types of International Arbitration.
3. The launch and expansion of our Investigations and White Collar practice has seen the firm gain two new rankings in Financial Crime: Individuals (Band 4) and Corporate Crime and Investigations (Band 5).

Our strength in Banking Litigation: Claimant (Band 2) and Fraud: Civil (Band 3) has supported a new ranking in the broader Banking Litigation category (Band 4).

With the increased recognition, the firm has strengthened its Band 1 ranking in Dispute Resolution Specialist Firms category, reflecting the strong business offering across all three pillars of the disputes practice.

All of our lawyers who were ranked last year have in 2027 retained or improved their rankings, in a year that has seen more partners receiving individual rankings for the first time with several longstanding ranked partners now gaining recognition in additional categories.

• Ioannis Alexopoulos – Fraud: Civil, Band 3; International Arbitration, Band 5
• Mark Beardsworth – Financial Crime: Individuals, Band 1; Corporate Crime & Investigations, Band 4
• Kate Gee – Fraud: Civil, Band 4
• Duncan Grieve – Financial Crime: Individuals, Band 4 (new); Corporate Crime & Investigations, Band 6 (new)
• Graham Huntley – Banking Litigation, Band 1; Banking Litigation: Claimant, Band 1 (new); Commercial and Corporate Litigation: Individual Representation, Band 1 (new); Commercial and Corporate Litigation, Band 2; Fraud: Civil, Band 3
• Abdulali Jiwaji – Banking Litigation: Claimant, Band 2 (new); Banking Litigation, Band 3; Commercial and Corporate Litigation, Band 6 (new)
• Tsegaye Laurendeau – International Arbitration, Band 6 (new)
• Neil Newing – International Arbitration, Band 6 (new)
• Tom Snelling – Commercial and Corporate Litigation, Band 4
• Daniel Spendlove – Commercial and Corporate Litigation, Band 3
• Rory Spillman – Banking Litigation: Claimant, Up and Coming (new); Shareholder Litigation, Up and Coming (new)

What Chambers UK 2027 Guide says

• Dispute Resolution Specialist Firm:

"Signature are streamlined in their operation whilst having a wide range of expertise."

"Signature possesses excellent expertise in the law combined with very astute commercial awareness and leverage."

"The team at Signature has enormous depth of experience and talent across all areas of heavy civil litigation. This allows it to handle the most complex and sprawling disputes with genuine experts, who bring tried-and-tested strategies to bear on behalf of their clients."

• Commercial and Corporate Litigation:

"They are unafraid to delve into highly complex matters and excel in tackling technical issues. A remarkable firm full of talented individuals."

"Signature Litigation's style is collegiate, creative and commercial."

• Banking Litigation / Banking Litigation: Claimant:

"The banking litigation team at Signature Litigation is a tenacious and dynamic department. Their responsiveness and entrepreneurial flair are real standouts." 

“Signature Litigation has the right tactical approach, and the lawyers are forensic in their knowledge of the detail."

"The firm has a deep understanding of the financial services industry and has been extremely diligent."

• Fraud: Civil:

"The team at Signature has enormous depth of experience and talent across all areas of heavy civil litigation. This allows them to team the most complex and sprawling disputes with genuine experts, who bring tried-and-tested strategies to bear on behalf of their clients." 

"Signature is willing to embark on bold strategies to achieve the best results for their clients and they have the expertise to take the lead on all aspects of litigation."

• International Arbitration – Commercial Arbitration/ Investor State Arbitration:

"Signature Litigation is a top player in investor-state disputes, including enforcement. They are commercially minded, agile, and strategic. Signature has a sharp understanding of the geopolitical context influencing IS disputes, which can often be crucial in settlement negotiations or enforcement. They are extremely responsive and client-focused."

"They are extremely sharp on every aspect of the case, from technical legal matters to coordinating the opinions of experts. The firm is excellent at all levels."

• Corporate Crime & Investigations / Financial Crime: Individuals:

"Thoughtfulness and creativity are the most outstanding features of Signature's lawyers. They also have very good judgment and a calm and multifaceted approach to each problem. They are extremely thoughtful, detail driven, hard working and very, very creative."

"They have an exceptional ability to unravel large, challenging cases while keeping a clear view of the commercial landscape."

Signature’s profile on the Chambers website may be found here.