Fielding ‘a diverse set of disputes lawyers’, Signature Litigation LLP is sought out to act in both international commercial and investment treaty arbitration proceedings. Ioannis Alexopoulos has significant expertise in mandates involving Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Africa, Brazil, and the Middle East; and Neil Newing is an oil and gas industry expert. The practice additionally showcases Tsegaye Laurendeau, who is ’building a strong name for himself in the arbitration market’; Philipp Kurek, who predominantly focuses on the ICSID, UNCITRAL and ICC rules; investment treaty arbitration and public international law specialist, Bernhard Maier; and ‘hard-working lawyer’ Pietro Grassi.
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Testimonials
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‘This is a remarkable transnational (trans-European) group of high-level litigators with a presence in France, the UK and Germany. Totally focused on international litigation and arbitration, in which they excel.’
‘Signature is unique in that they have grown as a boutique litigation firm with expansion across various markets and expertise in all types of dispute resolution.’
‘They have a diverse set of disputes lawyers with language capabilities and a reasonable price point for the London market.’
‘Philipp Kurek is a dedicated, smart and forward-looking litigator, while at the same being a really nice person. A rare combination.’
‘Tsegaye Laurendeau has extensive international arbitration expertise; and has worked on large mandates over the years, building a strong name for himself in the arbitration market.’
‘Tsegaye Laurendeau has a strong commercial approach to dispute resolution, which is very appealing to clients. He understands issues very quickly, is pragmatic, and a great team player.'
Key clients
- Solway Investment Group
- Solway Industries Swiss
- Solway Mining Incorporated
- Discovery Global
Work highlights
Representing Solway Investment Group in an investment treaty UNCITRAL claim against Liberia under the Liberian Investment Act and the bilateral investment treaty between Switzerland and Liberia.
Acting for Discovery Global in an investment treaty claim against Slovak Republic under the US-Slovak BIT.
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Practice head
Ioannis Alexopoulos
Other key lawyers
Neil Newing;Tsegaye Laurendeau; Philipp Kurek; Bernhard Maier; Pietro Grassi; Natalia Chumak