Signature and Partners ranked in the Chambers UK 2025 Guide

Banking Litigation: Mainly Claimant – Band 2

Recognised as "a prominent dispute resolution boutique with a strong record for acting on behalf of claimants against major financial institutions in complex litigation", Chambers notes we are "adept in multi-jurisdictional disputes, including expertise in matters concerning Bermuda, Guernsey and Singapore." Chambers also notes our "expertise in handling cases relating to alleged benchmark manipulation and mis-selling, as well as significant shareholder disputes."

A Chambers referee recognises our "impressive expertise and breadth", and that our "team is also always available and ensures the best outcome is achieved."

Others note: "Signature's team has superb understanding of complex and sophisticated matters."

"The team has a very deep understanding of legal matters and litigation as a whole, with a very wide range of experience within the team."

"Signature is really diligent, on top of all the issues on the case and is great at proactively moving things forward."

Commercial and Corporate Litigation – Band 3

Chambers recognises Signature as a "highly respected litigation boutique with expertise in a wide range of contentious corporate matters." It notes the "team is particularly well-versed in shareholder disputes, including large group actions, and also advises on cases concerning breaches of contract and fiduciary duties", and praises its "strong international capability" and ability to handle "multi-jurisdictional cases."

Chambers referees praise the firm as "a high-quality outfit", while another describes us as an "incredibly responsive and detail-oriented with a very strong team." Another notes the Signature team is "deep enough to have sufficient resources and the right experience at all times."

Fraud: Civil – Band 3

Chambers states: "Signature Litigation is a boutique dispute resolution firm acting on cross-border litigation including major fraud cases. The firm acts for both claimants and defendants in high-value claims, including large multiparty disputes, particularly those related to banking. It is experienced at obtaining all forms of injunctive relief and in tracing assets across multiple jurisdictions around the world."

A referee states that, "Litigation is in the DNA of the firm. They don't hesitate to go the extra mile to understand the intricacies of the most complex cases."

Others comment that, "Service is at the highest professional level and they have an excellent understanding of extremely complex issues", and that we "were very proactive and provided 360-degree advice."

International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration – Band 5

Our international arbitration team has received the following excellent feedback from Chambers: "Signature Litigation is an impressive boutique renowned for its astute representation of clients in the energy, financial service and telecommunications sectors. The firm is routinely called upon to handle proceedings under LCIA rules. It has further experience of advising on enforcement actions. The team is well versed in multiparty and cross-border disputes, with recent work involving matters stemming from Europe and the Middle East."

Referee feedback praises our international arbitration team as follows:

"Signature showed an excellent grasp of the tactical issues which arose before and during the process and how best to address them. They achieved a very good grasp of commercial aspects."

"Signature has a very talented team. They have a lot of experience and are very available."

"Signature has a very experienced team with a spectacular level of experience. They are proactive and take a creative approach."

"Signature is always on time and attentive to details. They handle all necessary details without compromising the quality. They always give the commercial solution."

"Signature is very knowledgeable and experienced. Their service levels and responsive are very strong and their broader commercial awareness has been fantastic."

Signature has also been recognised in a category new to the Guide this year: Dispute Resolution Specialist Firms.

Chambers recognises our breadth of expertise across multiple practice areas: "Signature Litigation is a leading dispute resolution specialist with notable expertise in commercial litigation, commercial and investor-state arbitration, and fraud disputes." Chambers also notes our "capabilities in the group action space" and notes we are "especially well regarded" for our "ability to handle complex, multi-jurisdictional, multi-party claims. Its clients include major financial institutions, tech companies and institutional investors, among others."

Referee feedback about Signature in this category:

"Signature has a superb team who are really diligent, on top of all the issues on the case and great at proactively moving things forward."

"The team has excellent leadership, with strong strategic and tactical sense. Junior members of the team provide excellent support and ensure that all workstreams progress effectively."

"Signature is always on time and attentive to details. They handle all the necessary details without compromising on quality. They always give a commercial solution."

"What I like about them is that they are commercially oriented. They have been excellent on the law."

Individual rankings

Several partners continue to be ranked in the Chambers UK Guide, receiving high praise and recognition from both Chambers and referees, as follows:

Partner Graham Huntley continues to be ranked highly across multiple practice areas in the Chambers UK Guide.

Banking Litigation – Band 1:

"Firm founding partner Graham Huntley continues to enjoy an excellent reputation for his accomplishments as a litigator. He regularly acts for banking clients on high-value mandates, including civil fraud claims and shareholder disputes, with notable experience in matters arising from bank insolvencies."

"Graham is very experienced on banking litigation matters."

Commercial and Corporate Litigation – Band 2:

"Graham Huntley practises across a broad spectrum of commercial and corporate litigation. He is particularly well known for his work on substantial shareholder disputes but also handles contentious contractual and transactional matters."

"Graham is really experienced and a safe pair of hands."

"He's extraordinarily diligent and hard-working."

"Graham Huntley is astute, bright and pragmatic. He thinks outside the box."

Fraud: Civil – Band 2:

"Founding partner of Signature Litigation, Graham Huntley regularly advises on fraud investigations and litigation, particularly in relation to banking and investment fraud. He is a highly regarded litigator known for handling cases of the utmost value, often on behalf of high-net-worth individuals and investors."

"Graham is very sharp, available and a great advisor in the most complex cases. He's an invaluable lawyer!"

"Graham is tenacious and a clever man. He has a very distinctive litigation style."

"He is not afraid to embark on innovative strategy - he wants to go the extra mile for clients but is also very legally sharp and bright."

Partner Ioannis Alexopoulos has increased his ranking for international arbitration in the UK Guide and is now also ranked for Fraud: Civil in the Guide.

International Arbitration:

"Ioannis Alexopoulos brings long-standing experience in high-value commercial disputes seated across various jurisdictions. He is also adept at handling BIT claims."

"Ioannis is a great team leader and a wonderful person."

"Ioannis is very experienced and knowledgeable."

"He is outstanding and very experienced in arbitrations."

Fraud:Civil:

"Ioannis Alexopoulos displays a breadth of experience representing claimants and defendants in civil fraud matters, with particular expertise advising on joint venture and shareholder disputes and business break-ups."

"He is calm, but fast and decisive in actions, a brilliant mediator and negotiator and a lawyer who can handle various delicate matters related to resolution of disputes."

"Ioannis is excellent. He's straight-talking and has an excellent ability to analyse issues in cases and knows what you need to focus on and how to get there. He is commercial and practically minded."

"He's a very experienced practitioner and has been involved in a lot of significant cases. He knows his way around this area."

Partner Philipp Kurek rank for international arbitration has increased in this year's Guide.

"Philipp Kurek has developed a strong practice in the international arbitration space. He is adept at handling proceedings under ICSID and UNCITRAL rules, among others."

"Philipp is very smart and also very amiable. He is a tough challenger of thought, in a constructive and client-oriented manner."

"Philipp Kurek is really excellent. He writes brilliantly."

"Phil deserves enormous credit for his leadership."

Partner Daniel Spendlove has also increased his Commercial and Corporate Litigation ranking in the Guide.

"Daniel Spendlove is adept at representing clients in complex commercial and corporate disputes. This includes issues such as breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties and misrepresentation."

"He cuts to the chase and is a really tough yet pragmatic partner."

"Daniel Spendlove is absolutely brilliant. He is sensible but also courageous, with brilliant attention to client care."

"Daniel is very strategic and experienced."

"Dan is extraordinarily effective at herding cats. He knows when to be tough and when to take a gentler approach."

Partner Abdulali Jiwaji is ranked this year for Banking Litigation.

"Abdulali Jiwaji regularly advises on a broad range of complex disputes relating to financial services. Abdul has significant experience in disputes concerning financial products and mis-selling claims, regulatory investigations and more."

"Abdulali is a fantastic lawyer. He is very calm and rational, as well as a great listener with a strategic mindset."

"Abdulali is an outstanding lawyer in this market."

Partner Kate Gee has also increased her ranking this year in the Guide for Fraud: Civil.

"Kate Gee has notable experience in civil fraud work. She regularly advises clients on litigation and asset tracing relating to alleged fraud, and is recognised for her expertise in matters related to cryptocurrency."

"She's a brilliant organiser and tactician and is great at running very difficult cases."

"She has the ability to see how different elements of litigation work together and is very good at understanding what she can do and where, to achieve a victory. She is a very effective advocate."

"She is very experienced and has a lot of energy."

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