Signature Litigation’s London office and members ranked in The Legal 500 UK 2025 Guide

Fraud: Civil - Tier 2

Signature Litigation maintains its high ranking for Fraud: Civil, with the Guide noting that, "home to ‘a team of exceptionally clever lawyers who can deal with any complex case’, Signature Litigation LLP has a significant track record in civil fraud disputes and arbitration, particularly in relation to investments and the banking and manufacturing sectors."

In addition to being ranked Hall of Fame in Banking Litigation: Investment and Retail (see below), Partner Graham Huntley is now also ranked in the Hall of Fame for his fraud practice.

Partner Ioannis Alexopoulos has retained his ranking as a Leading Partner, and is described as a "brilliant strategist, with the ability to manage and navigate multi-jurisdictional teams of lawyers for the benefit of the client and an overall case management plan." Ioannis is also described as being at the "top of the market."

Partner Kate Gee, described as "excellent" and "clever, efficient and client focused" is recognised as a Next Generation Partner.

Partner Julian Connerty, described as "a great litigator, with decades of experience and excellent judgement" has again been recommended in the Guide.

Counsel Tadhg O'Leary has also been recommended for his civil fraud practice, and the Guide notes he "regularly acts in high-stakes fraud claims."

Banking litigation: investment and retail - Tier 3

The Legal 500 notes that Signature has a "balanced claimant and defendant practice in the banking and finance sector" and is "regularly called upon to act in high-profile and high-value litigation", with one testimonial highlighting Signature's "impressive ability to deliver high quality work at speed and under pressure, with shrewd and experienced leadership."

Partner Graham Huntley has maintains his recognition in The Legal 500's Hall of Fame.

Partner Abdulali Jiwaji, praised for being "absolutely and completely unflappable" and "a great person to have in your corner in a crisis" is recognised as a Leading Partner.

Partner Becca Hogan, recognised by the Guide as a key contact in the team, has again been ranked a Next Generation Partner.

Partner Paul Brehony has also been recognised as a "hugely skilled and experienced litigator" and is ranked as a Recommended Lawyer.

Partners Rory Spillman and Josh Wong - described as an "excellent litigator" - have also been recommended in the Guide.

Counsel Alasdair Glass has also been recommended, with one referee noting that he is "charming and hard working."

International Arbitration - Tier 3

Signature Litigation has increased its ranking in International Arbitration, with the Guide noting that the Firm is "experienced in an array of international commercial and investment treaty arbitrations." One testimonial describes Signature as "an outstanding disputes, litigation and arbitration practice and a go-to disputes law firm", noting that the team is "second to none in implementing thoughtful and highly-effective disputes strategies", while another testimonial highlights the team's "quality and services that are consistent and impeccable."

Partner Ioannis Alexopoulos has retained his ranking as a Leading Partner, with one referee highlighting his "ability to manage and navigate multi-jurisdictional teams of lawyers for the benefit of the client and overall case management plan." He is also described as a "brilliant strategist."

Partner Neil Newing, described as a "smart and sophisticated lawyer", has also retained his ranking as a Next Generation Partner.

Senior Associate Pietro Grassi is recognised as a Leading Associate and receives praise for being "standout" and "extremely talented."

Partner Philipp Kurek, described as an "outstanding professional and standout operator" , and "an exceptional lawyer, who is dedicated, hard-working and knowledgeable" has been recommended by the Guide.

Partner Tsegaye Laurendeau has also been recommended, and is described as "truly outstanding", with one testimonial praising his "ability to analyse the key drivers in a disputes situation quickly and devise and implement an effective strategy."

Counsel Bernhard Maier, whose input is described as "precise, to the point and very valuable" has also been recognised.

Commercial litigation: premium - Tier 4

Signature's Commercial Litigation team is praised for its "prowess in the banking, civil fraud and manufacturing sectors" and "expertise in multi-party disputes and experience handling multijurisdictional cases."

Partner Graham Huntley has again been ranked in the Guide's Hall of Fame, and is described as an "exceptional litigator with a strong commercial ethos."

Partner Abdulali Jiwaji has retained his ranking as Leading Partner, with one testimonial highlighting that "his client management is calm and attentive and his instructions to counsel unerringly detailed, precise and helpful."

Partner Daniel Spendlove, noted as "an expert litigator" and "excellent communicator", has also retained his ranking as Leading Partner, and is described together with recommended lawyer Neil Newing as "responsive, reliable" and "standout".

Partner Simon Fawell, described as "brilliant litigator with great analytical and legal skills, boundless enthusiasm, and a real sense for the winning points" has been recommended in the Guide.

Partner Tom Snelling has also been ranked as a Recommended Lawyer, with his "excellent grasp of litigation" highlighted. Tom is also further praised for his "unrelenting in his pursuit of the client's best interests."

Partner Becca Hogan has been described as an "exceptional solicitor", "calm, thoughtful, intelligent, focused" and "extremely impressive".

Partner Rory Spillman has also been recommended, and is noted for having "moved seamlessly into partnership" and being "a natural leader."

Partner Ioannis Alexopoulos, described as a "titan of London commercial litigation", with one testimonial praising his "experience and gravitas" and ability to see "all strategic angles, whilst retaining a close eye on the detail and inspiring confidence and ambition in the teams he leads," has also been recommended.

Partner Josh Wong has also been recognised in the Guide.

Counsel Alasdair Glass, described as "an astute litigator who can handle complicated detail very well and has good commercial awareness", has also been recommended.

Counsel Kathleen Leslie is recommended.

Counsel Ritwick Ghosh has been also recommended, and is described as "very talented lawyer in complex matters and an expert litigator who is great to work with and finding a pathway through complex matters."

A commentator has also praised Paris Partner Thomas Rouhette for his "impressive experience and expertise."

Insurance and reinsurance litigation - Tier 4

Signature Litigation's Insurance and reinsurance litigation team has again been recognised in the Guide. One testimonial describes the team as "extremely knowledgeable, punctual with work and advice" with "a wealth of experience behind them."

Partner Hermès Marangos has retained his ranking as a Leading Partner, with the Guide noting that he "excels in cross-border disputes." He has also been described as "a powerful legal brain" and "thorough and a real fighter", while another testimonial has noted that he is "insightful and passionate in fighting for his clients."

Associate Adriano Stagni has been newly ranked as a Leading Associate.

Partner Daniel Spendlove has also been recognised in this practice area.

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