About

Provided by Signature Litigation LLP

The department has recognised strength in managing all aspects of civil fraud in relation to its intersection with business crime and regulatory intervention. This includes investigating, initiating and defending all types of civil fraud claims. The department acts for a number of clients and other professionals, including foreign lawyers, forensic accountants, private investigators, IT specialists, liaising as appropriate with criminal and regulatory authorities on their behalf, to ensure the most effective strategy is adopted to deal with the interplay of the civil, criminal and regulatory landscape. 

The department's notable practitioners have been involved in guiding clients through investigation and litigation, managing the complex evidential and privilege issues often arising, and working effectively with other specialists, both domestically and internationally. 

The department has been involved in some very high profile cases involving accusations of dishonest and fraudulent activity against businesses and individuals, and is rapidly expanding its work in this area. 

Chambers Review

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Fraud: Civil - UK-wide

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Signature Litigation is a boutique dispute resolution firm acting on cross-border litigation including major fraud cases. The firm acts for both claimants and defendants in high-value claims, including large multiparty disputes, particularly those related to banking. It is experienced at obtaining all forms of injunctive relief and in tracing assets across multiple jurisdictions around the world.

Work Highlights

  • Signature Litigation represented Privinvest in a bribery claim brought by the Republic of Mozambique against Credit Suisse and others. The matter is valued at over USD3.1 billion.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Graham Huntley
3
Graham Huntley
3
Band 3

Founding partner of Signature Litigation, Graham Huntley regularly advises on fraud investigations and litigation, particularly in relation to banking and investment fraud. He is a highly regarded litigator known for handling cases of the utmost value, often on behalf of high net worth individuals and investors.

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.

He is a force of nature and a very, very good litigator.

He is very highly regarded.

Ioannis Alexopoulos
4
Ioannis Alexopoulos
4
Band 4

Ioannis Alexopoulos displays a breadth of experience representing claimants and defendants in civil fraud matters, with particular expertise advising on joint venture and shareholder disputes and business break-ups.

Iannis is my go-to. He makes everything work. He puts the right team together and gets good results.

Ionnis 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.

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

Kate Gee
5
Kate Gee
5
Band 5
Kate Gee has notable experience in civil fraud work. She regularly advises clients on litigation and asset tracing relating to alleged fraud, and is recognised for her expertise in matters related to cryptocurrency.

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.

Kate demonstrates exceptional commitment and organisation, keen attention to detail and legal expertise.

Kate is experienced at dealing with complex and high-value disputes, is always mindful of the clients' objectives and is a pleasure to deal with.

Ranked Lawyers at
Signature Litigation LLP

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Fraud: Civil

Graham Huntley
3
Graham Huntley
3
Band 3
Ioannis Alexopoulos
4
Ioannis Alexopoulos
4
Band 4
Kate Gee
5
Kate Gee
5
Band 5

Members

Provided by Signature Litigation LLP

Abdulali Jiwaji

Daniel Spendlove

Hermes Marangos

Ioannis Alexopoulos

Josh Wong

Natalia Chumak

Tom Snelling

Clients

Provided by Signature Litigation LLP

Ben Oldman Special Situations Fund L.P.

Berkeley Square Investment Partners

Bidzina Ivanishvili and family trusts

Blue Tropic Limited and Coppella Ventures Limited

Eastern European Engineering Co (Seychelles)

Privinvest

RBS Rights Issue Litigation Claimants

Industries

Provided by Signature Litigation LLP

Banking

Energy

Financial Services

Insurance