The team at Signature Litigation LLP draws on extensive experience at the highest level of court in the UK to advise on major fraud cases with international components. It acts in a wide range of civil fraud disputes and arbitration work, particularly concerning investments and within the banking and manufacturing sectors. At the helm of the practice, Graham Huntley, one of the firm’s founding partners, is one of the most experienced litigators in the field. Ioannis Alexopoulos ‘remains at the peak of the market’ and specialises in international cases, while at the more junior end of the partnership, Kate Gee has recently excelled in matters surrounding digital assets, cryptocurrencies and technology.
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Testimonials
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‘Very experienced in high-stakes, complex international litigation.’
‘Ioannis Alexopoulos remains at the peak of the market - he has a knack for finding solutions to novel problems that otherwise seem insurmountable. Creative, bright, and committed.’
- 'This is a niche litigation boutique which hits the nail on the head every time.'
- 'A razor-sharp team who know how to work a heavy fraud litigation in the most cost-effective and procedurally clever way.'
- 'Highly impressive. The team at Signature Litigation is strategically very strong, with unparalleled experience of multi-jurisdictional litigation.'
- 'The team take a proactive approach to litigation and will fearlessly pursue clients' interests.'
Key clients
- Privinvest companies
- Mr Iskandar Safa
- Duan & Duan
- Escritório de Advocacia Zveiter
- Preserva-Ação Administração Judicial
- Energy Exploration and Development Limited
- Tembusu Multi Strategy Fund SPC I, Stern Capital Pte Ltd
- Powermaster Limited
Work highlights
Representing Privinvest and Iskandar Safa in complex civil fraud and bribery claims brought by the Republic of Mozambique against Credit Suisse and others.
Advising Escritório de Advocacia Zveiter and Preserva-Ação Administração Judicial, the Joint Judicial Administrators of the estate of G.A.S. Consultoria e Technologia Ltda., a Brazilian company.
Representing over 200 claimants and over 1,000 funds in bringing a FSMA s.90A and s.90 case against Standard Chartered Plc.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Graham Huntley
Other key lawyers
Ioannis Alexopoulos; Kate Gee