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London

Founded in 2012, Signature Litigation has grown into one of London’s pre-eminent specialist dispute resolution practices. From the outset, we set out to do things differently: a conflict-free, disputes-only platform designed to give clients the undivided focus and strategic agility that complex, high-stakes matters demand.

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Gibraltar

Established in 2017, Signature Litigation's Gibraltar office was founded to address growing demand for specialist expertise in commercial litigation and private wealth disputes on the Rock.

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Paris

Signature Litigation AARPI houses one of France’s most enviable product liability practices, with the team also handling commercial and corporate litigation, insurance and reinsurance, toxic tort and ESG, civil fraud and asset tracing, international arbitration, administrative and public law.

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Frankfurt

Frankfurt has emerged as one of Europe's foremost financial and commercial centres and, increasingly, as a bridge between European and Asian markets. With that growth comes an increasing demand for sophisticated dispute resolution. Signature Litigation established its Frankfurt office to meet this need, bringing our conflict-free, disputes-only platform to the German market.

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Anélia Naydenova

Associate

The quality of their service has always been exceptional. The team excels at developing and coordinating litigation strategies that are not only thorough but also realistic and perfectly aligned with clients’ expectations. 

– The Legal 500 EMEA 2026

The team is excellent, always ready to meet our needs and anticipate risks and expectations.

– The Legal 500 EMEA 2026
Very good advice, to the point and with attention to detail. 
– The Legal 500 EMEA 2026

Anélia is an Associate in Signature’s Paris office, where she specialises in Product Liability litigation.

With significant experience defending product manufacturers, Anélia advises clients across all types of litigation and regulatory investigations. She represents manufacturers in high-profile cases brought by NGOs, consumers, and business partners before French courts and market surveillance authorities.

Anélia has developed particular expertise in toxic tort matters, especially asbestos litigation, and regularly participates in expert proceedings related to alleged product defects, including complex fire cases. She also advises clients facing investigations and enquiries by market surveillance authorities. Her comprehensive understanding of European product regulations positions her as a leading advisor on the new EU Product Safety Regulation and other emerging product-related legislation, including in the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) space.

She regularly assists clients with product recall issues and the implementation of EU-wide corrective measures.

Prior to joining Signature, Anélia gained valuable experience in the litigation teams of international law firms in both France and Spain, including Hogan Lovells.

Anélia holds dual Postgraduate Degrees: one in Commercial Litigation from Panthéon-Sorbonne Paris 1 University and another in International Private Law from Panthéon-Assas Paris 2 University.

Anélia was called to the Paris Bar in 2024. Anélia is a native Bulgarian speaker and fluent in French, English, Spanish, and Catalan.

Product Liability

Life Science/Litigation

  • Representing a vaccine manufacturer in relation to claims filed by patients concerning alleged side effects from the vaccine.

Industrial Risk/Fire Case

  • Representing a Korean company specializing in manufacturing batteries for electric and hybrid vehicles and for energy storage systems, in a number of claims brought following fires/explosions. We are also handling related investigations by the French Bureau of Investigations.

Industrial Risk

  • Representing a European engine parts manufacturer in relation to a court-ordered investigation, in addition to an investigation by the BEA-Mer (a French government agency authorized to investigate accidents posing significant industrial risk), following an accident on a passenger ferry resulting in an emergency evacuation of the passengers and the crew.

Equipment & Machinery

  • Representing a European manufacturer of industrial refrigeration equipment in relation to court-ordered expert proceedings in France following a claim filed by the purchaser of the equipment alleging product defects.

Toxic Tort

Toxic Tort / Asbestos damage

  • Handling a docket of more than 400 cases filed by plaintiffs alleging that they have developed a disease linked to exposure to chemical substances.

Article: Entre hésitations européennes et volontarisme français, le nouveau paysage réglementaire environnemental - La Tribune – 5 April 2026

Article: Cadre réglementaire en évolution : les enjeux environnementaux entre le droit européen et les initiatives françaises – Gazette du Palais – 31 March 2026

Article: Allégations environnementales, durabilité, PFAS : la nouvelle ère du droit des produitsOption Droit & Affaires – 18 March 2026

Article: Affaire Mediator : les enseignements de la cour d’appel de Paris sur l’exonération des laboratoires pharmaceutiquesOption Droit & Affaires – 16 July 2025

Article: France chapterThe Legal 500: Environmental, Social and Governance Comparative Guide – April 2025

Article: Air Quality Under Scrutiny: The Legal Angle – Air Quality News – 25 March 2025

Article: Legal aspects of air pollution – The Law Society Gazette – 14 February 2025

Article: Collective Redress & Class Actions 2024 Guide Chambers and Partners – 7 November 2024