Signature Litigation ranked in Chambers Global 2025 Guide

UK – Commercial and Corporate Litigation – Band 3

"Signature Litigation is a highly respected litigation boutique with expertise in a wide range of contentious corporate matters. 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. The firm has strong international capability and is adept at handling multi-jurisdictional cases."

Strengths

“Signature Litigation is a high-quality outfit.”

"Signature Litigation is incredibly responsive and detail-oriented, with a very strong team."

"The team is deep enough to have sufficient resources and the right experience at all times."

Notable practitioners: Graham Huntley and Daniel Spendlove

International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration - Band 5

"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."

Notable practitioners: Ioannis Alexopoulos, Philipp Kurek, and Natalia Chumak

Strengths

"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."

"The Signature team are 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. The service levels and response is very strong and the broader commercial awareness has been fantastic."

"The Signature team have a spectacular level of experience. They are proactive and take a creative approach."

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

Individual rankings are as follows:

Elliott Phillips - General Business Law: Dispute Resolution (Gibraltar) - Band 1 

Elliott Phillips of Signature Litigation LLP operates a broad practice, representing clients in litigation ranging from competition law and construction disputes to defamation and breach of trust. He is also involved in investor-state arbitration and breach of contract disputes. He frequently assists clients with international and cross-border disputes.

"Elliott Phillips is a fantastic practitioner who is respected in the industry and a pleasure to work with."

"Elliott's negotiating skills are impressive."

Graham Huntley - Commercial and Corporate Litigation (UK) - Band 2

Graham Huntley practices 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."

Daniel Spendlove - Commercial and Corporate Litigation (UK) - Band 4

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.

"Daniel is very strategic and experienced."

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

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

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

Ioannis Alexopoulos - International Arbitration (UK) - Band 5 

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."

Philip Dunham - International Arbitration (France) - Band 5 

Philip Dunham of Signature Litigation regularly represents clients in commercial cases before a wide range of tribunals, including ICSID and the ICC.

"Philip Dunham deals with very complex legal issues for us excellently."

"Philip Dunham is a great guy and a very good lawyer."

"Philip Dunham is an experienced advocate who knows what he is doing."

"Philip Dunham pays attention to the slightest details, both on factual and legal issues."

"Philip Dunham is always ready to listen to us. He creates a relaxing working atmosphere but is very strict on deadlines."

Philipp Kurek - International Arbitration (UK) - Band 6 

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.

“Phil deserves enormous credit for his leadership.”

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

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

Natalia Chumak - International Arbitration (UK) - Foreign Expert for Russia 

Natalia Chumak is experienced in commercial litigation including international arbitration, with particular expertise acting for former Soviet Republics including Russia.