Signature top ranked in Chambers UK 2026 Guide

Dispute Resolution Specialist Firms – Band 1

Top Ranked in Dispute Resolution Specialist Firms, Signature receives praise for being “a real leader in the space” and “running matters in an innovative way.”

Others note that Signature is, “is a top firm, very proactive and client-oriented.”

Banking Litigation: Mainly Claimant – Band 2

Chambers notes that Signature Litigation “brings a relentless client focus and an unflappable temperament to every dispute”, and that “partners and senior associates are all well rounded, articulate and can communicate the law effectively.”

Commercial and Corporate Litigation – Band 3

Signature’s Commercial and Corporate Litigation practice is once again highly ranked and praised.

Chambers notes that Signature is “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.”

Others note that: “Signature provides clarity, flexibility, and precision to clients.”

Fraud: Civil – Band 3

Our Civil Fraud team has received the following excellent feedback from Chambers: “Signature Litigation has a particular strength in coordinating multi-jurisdictional fraud disputes and uncovering schemes put in place to hide assets or avoid liability.”

The Guide notes that “the team demonstrate persistence and leave no stone unturned in securing what the client wants.”

International Arbitration and Commercial Arbitration – Band 5

Our international arbitration practice has been praised for being “collaborative, flexible and [able to] accommodate the needs of the client at hand”, and the Guide notes the team’s “strategic approach with careful dealing on every detail of the matter.”

Individual Rankings

Several partners have once again been highly ranked in the Chambers UK Guide, earning exceptional praise from both Chambers and referees, as follows:

Partner Graham Huntley continues to be Band 1 ranked and highly ranked across multiple practice areas in the Chambers UK Guide, as follows:

Banking Litigation – Band 1

“Graham Huntley is a ferocious litigator.”

Commercial and Corporate Litigation – Band 2

“Graham is so well known in the market, he is tenacious and will run a point really hard if it’s worth it.”

Fraud: Civil – Band 3

“Graham’s dedication to his clients is unparalleled; he will always strive to obtain the best result for his clients and is an excellent leader.”

Another testimonial notes that Graham “is a force of nature and a very, very good litigator.”

Partner Mark Beardsworth, who recently joined Signature to launch our white collar crime and investigations practice alongside Partner Duncan Grieve, has secured a top band ranking for Financial Crime: Individuals and is ranked for Corporate Crime & Investigations:

Financial Crime: Individuals – Band 1

“Mark is an excellent lawyer with a proven track record of successfully managing international cases across multiple jurisdictions.”

Others note that Mark “demonstrates a strong understanding of his clients’ needs, identifies areas of opportunity to add value and delivers high-quality legal advice.”

Corporate Crime & Investigations – Band 5

“Mark has a depth of experience that few in the space have,” and is “hands-on and very empathetic with clients.”

Partner Ioannis Alexopoulos is highly praised for Fraud: Civil and International Arbitration:

Fraud: Civil – Band 4

“Ioannis is a seasoned litigator. Clients love him for his pragmatic and measured approach.”

“Ioannis is a highly experienced lawyer. He is very good at analysing a problem, distilling it and understanding the underlying commerciality. He is very competent and a safe pair of hands.”

International Arbitration – Band 5

“Ioannis is very good at analysing a problem and distilling it to understand the underlying commerciality.”

Partner Daniel Spendlove continues to be ranked for Commercial and Corporate Litigation:

“Dan is a gentleman and I have complete confidence in his judgement and determination to succeed.”

Partner Tom Snelling is also ranked for Commercial and Corporate Litigation:

“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.”

“Tom is a great litigator. He is always on top of his game.”

Partner Kate Gee is ranked in the Fraud: Civil category:

“Kate is ferociously bright. She has worked on some hugely complex matters. She is technically very good, very committed and has client handling skills as well.”

“Kate is fantastic and unbelievably hard-working. She is great on technical detail but with an excellent eye for practicality and problem solving.”

Partner Abdulali Jiwaji is ranked for Banking Litigation:

“Abdulali has an enormous capacity for work, a relentless focus on client objectives, sound litigation instincts and is absolutely unflappable in the most difficult of situations.”

Another testimonial notes that Abdulali, “is honest, technically aware and a strong lawyer.”

Partner Philipp Kurek is also ranked for International Arbitration:

“Philipp is very detailed and knowledgeable, and distills it down to a matter that is easy for a non-subject matter expert to understand.”

“Philipp is highly sophisticated and gives to-the-point analysis with a kind, professional character.”

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