Julian Connerty e is ranked in Chambers for Civil Fraud and recommended in The Legal 500 for Fraud: Civil and Commercial Litigation.
Commenting on his appointment, Julian Connerty said, “I am pleased to be joining Signature at this exciting time. I am very much looking forward to being a part of the team and working with my new colleagues at Signature, a forward-thinking and first-class law firm.”
Partner Graham Huntley, said, "We are thrilled to welcome Julian into the Signature community. His experience and expertise are a perfect fit for the firm, especially in relation to our complex civil fraud offering. Moreover, Julian's collective style fits perfectly with what makes Signature such a strong and rewarding place to work."
Julian Connerty has over 25 years of experience in handling the litigation, arbitration and mediation of international large scale commercial disputes, with particular expertise in international fraud, insurance industry disputes and regulatory investigations.
In the area of commercial disputes, Julian Connerty specialises in fraud and asset recovery actions. He has acted for and against governments, banks, insurers and individuals, and against the police and the Serious Fraud Office in matters arising out of bribery and corruption, theft, fraud, dishonesty, money laundering, and insider dealing. Julian Connerty has obtained and resisted freezing and restraint orders, and acted in extradition cases and requests for mutual judicial assistance. In the area of financial regulation he has acted for regulated firms and individuals, and for and against the regulators, including the FCA and the LME. Cases handled include breaches of the FCA principles, market abuse, perimeter breaches, fit and proper persons investigations, and disciplinary and authorisation cases, both before the High Court and the FCA’s Regulatory Decisions Committee.