Administrative and Public LawBanking and Financial Markets LitigationCivil Fraud, Asset Tracing and RecoveryCommercial LitigationCompetition LawConstruction and Engineering DisputesContentious Trusts, Estates and Private Wealth DisputesGroup Action LitigationInsolvency LitigationInsurance and Reinsurance LitigationInternational ArbitrationInvestigations and White Collar CrimeProduct LiabilityProfessional Negligence LitigationToxic Tort and ESG
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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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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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 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.
FIND OUT MOREWe are delighted to be ranked in the Chambers Global 2026 Guide, and several of our partners are highly ranked featuring Band 1, across the Guide for their areas of expertise including commercial litigation, international arbitration, and general business law. Firm-wide rankings
Commercial and Corporate Litigation (UK) - 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.
"Signatures takes on very large-scale litigation/class action while maintaining tailor-made services. It provides easy-direct access and highly valued proximity with the partner in charge."
"Signature are brilliant at identifying the crux of cases and how best to tackle it. The team is thoughtful and at the same time fast to act. The lawyers are incredibly smart, flexible and charming."
"Signature provides clarity, flexibility, and precision to clients. The team perfectly handles matters."
"The Signature team works so well together, and provides seamless support to clients. This level of cohesion is exemplary and reflects a unity of purpose and values supported by the firm's leadership."
Corporate/Commercial Litigation: Elite (France) - Band 3
Signature Litigation moves up the rankings this year following its experienced practice's handling of a variety of litigation mandates, including product liability, insurance claims and IP-related disputes. The law firm offers further assistance with environmental claims and competition cases. The team is also well versed in handling class actions.
"Signature Litigation impresses me more and more. The lawyers are very good."
General Business Law (Gibraltar) - Band 3
Signature Litigation is admired for its extensive expertise in dispute resolution. It represents high-profile clients in litigation and arbitration proceedings, and has experience acting before the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Gibraltar. Its lawyers regularly advise on breach of contract and fiduciary duties disputes as well as insolvency cases. The law firm is additionally knowledgeable in contentious mandates involving competition and shipping law.
"The lawyers are always quick to respond and proactive."
"The team is always available to talk and very commercial. It listens and understands what the client wants to achieve."
International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration (UK) - 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 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.
"Signature Litigation has a very good understanding of client objectives and business context."
"Signature Litigation is very responsive, good with deadlines and frequently communicates with clients."
"Signature Litigation demonstrates a strategic approach with careful dealing on every detail of the matter."
"They are collaborative, flexible and accommodate the needs of the client at hand."
International Arbitration (France) - Band 5
Signature Litigation has notable experience in international arbitration, with a track record in ICC and ICSID proceedings. The firm is often sought after by clients in the energy, mining, manufacturing and telecommunication sectors.
"The Signature Litigation team cooperates closely with clients. They take care of every detail, no matter how tiny it might look."
"The team showed availability, seriousness and pragmatism."
"We appreciate the team's availability, flexibility, specialisation and total commitment."
"Signature Litigation has very high responsiveness, perfect understanding of economic issues and strong experience of this type of arbitration."
Individual rankings
Elliott Phillips - General Business Law: Dispute Resolution (Gibraltar) - Band 1
Elliott Phillips operates a broad practice, representing clients in litigation ranging from competition law and construction disputes to defamation and breach of fiduciary duties. He is also involved in arbitration proceedings and frequently assists clients with international and cross-border disputes.
"Elliott is an absolutely fantastic lawyer and team leader. He is responsive, astute and knows the jurisdiction extremely well."
"Elliot plays a pivotal role in crafting the right strategy."
Graham Huntley - Commercial and Corporate Litigation (UK) - 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 so well known in the market, he is tenacious and will run a point really hard if it's worth it."
Thomas Rouhette - Litigation: Elite (France) - Band 2
Thomas Rouhette is widely praised for his expertise in product liability cases. He also assists with fraud matters and financial disputes.
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.
"Dan is a gentleman and I have complete confidence in his judgment and determination to succeed."
Ioannis Alexopoulos - International Arbitration (UK) - Band 5
Ioannis Alexopoulos brings longstanding experience in high-value commercial disputes seated across various jurisdictions. He is also adept at handling BIT claims.
"Ioannis is very good at analysing a problem and distilling it to understand the underlying commerciality."
"Ioannis has a broad experience and immediately gets to the real point."
"Ioannis is an efficient lawyer and a pleasure to work with."
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 is well-versed in complex disputes and has a remarkable ability to master the multitude of facts that arise in such disputes. He offers sound advice and a measured perspective."
"Philip Dunham is very experienced lawyer with deep knowledge in commercial transactions and commercial arbitration. He is excellent in the organising and commanding of his legal team."
"Phillip Dunham's strength is that he's very analytical and gets into the details of the matters. He allowed us to have an incontestable line of defense. He reassured us a lot."
Tom Snelling - Commercial and Corporate Litigation (UK) - Band 5
Tom Snelling acts on complex, international commercial disputes. He is also a trusted litigator for blue-chip defendants in large, high-profile group action mandates.
"Tom is a great litigator. He is always on top of his game."
"Tom is particularly attentive to his clients. He ensures that even the most complex English procedures are understandable to international clients. His advice is always business-oriented and sound."
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.
"Philipp is highly sophisticated and gives to-the-point analysis with a kind, professional character."
"Philipp Kurek provides an excellent service; he is extremely responsive and timely."
"Philipp is very detailed and knowledgeable, and distills it down to a matter that is easy for a non-subject matter expert to understand."
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.
Colin Grech - General Business Law: Dispute Resolution (Gibraltar) - Associate to Watch
Colin Grech assists with a wide variety of contentious mandates. He has experience in shareholder disputes, unfair prejudice petitions, ship arrests and cases pertaining to liquidation.
"Colin Grech is extremely responsive and has a sophisticated, strategic approach."
Paul Grant - General Business Law: Dispute Resolution (Gibraltar) - Associate to Watch
Paul Grant represents clients in a wide variety of contentious mandates. He regularly assists with cases involving breaches of trust, contract and fiduciary duties.
"Paul Grant is informative, understanding and quick to react."
"Paul Grant displays remarkable agility, consistently thinking on his feet and acting swiftly."
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