The boutique firm Signature Litigation LLP is highly regarded for its cross-border capabilities, acting in a wide range of litigation and arbitration matters across the banking, civil fraud and manufacturing sectors. Team lead Elliott Phillips is renowned for his ‘incisive legal mind and court charisma’, leveraging extensive experience in global commercial litigation and contentious trust disputes. International arbitration expert Lucy Keane is qualified in four jurisdictions, specialising in international trade, construction and shareholder disputes. Other key contacts include Colin Grech and ’veritable star in the making’ Paul Grant .
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Testimonials
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‘The firm's strength is its ability to draw from a wide range of expertise and resources. Being a UK law firm gives them an edge over local law firms especially when dealing with UK private client matters and issues.’
‘Very personable and responsive. Excellent local knowledge and insight.’
‘Exceptional team that understands clients' needs and tailors their services and advice accordingly.’
‘Elliott Phillips grasps complex matters and supports you every step of the way.'
‘Elliott Phillips leads the Signature Litigation team from the front with an incisive legal mind and court charisma in spades. He is ably assisted by a strong team of associates and support staff, including the committed, capable and clever Paul Grant - a veritable star in the making.’
‘The Signature Litigation team stand out for the quality of their offering across the board. While not as large as some of the other firms in Gibraltar, the Signature Litigation team easily matches - and in many respects out-performs - their larger rivals. Signature Litigation is also able to draw on expertise and support from its network of other offices, which gives them a further edge over the Gibraltarian competitors.’
Colin Grech showed a good knowledge of the law, commercial awareness and approach to difficult matters. He has been extremely approachable and always available to discuss matters with us.’
Key clients
- PwC - as Liquidators of Castle Trust Management Services Limited
- Entain Holdings (Gibraltar) Limited
- John Sherwood
- Discovery Global LLC
- Gibfibre Limited
- RTI Limited
- Attijariwafa Bank
- Family of the Late Robert Bates
- Michael Edwards (the former founder of MCE Insurance) and his son Julian Edwards (Chief Executive Officer in relation to the UK broker MCE Insurance Limited)
- UK Police Superintendents Association
Work highlights
- Representing Gibfibre Limited in numerous matters, including in the first of its kind, billion-dollar litigation under new competition legislation against Gibtelecom Limited and Rockolo Limited.
- Representing PwC in an application to the Supreme Court of Gibraltar for the appointment of Joint Liquidators of Castle Trust and Management Services Limited (CTMS).
- Representing RTI Limited in LCIA Arbitration against OWH SE i.L (formerly VTB Bank (Europe) SE) concerning the parties’ rights and obligations in respect of Margin Calls under the ISDA Master Agreement which became a live issue following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Lucy Keane
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Paul Grant
Colin Grech
Practice head
Elliott Phillips
Other key lawyers
Lucy Keane; Colin Grech; Paul Grant