International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 5
About
Provided by Signature Litigation LLP
Our team comprises specialist arbitration lawyers who have substantial experience representing clients in high value and complex international arbitrations, whether pursuant to institutional rules (such as LCIA, ICC, LMAA, SCIA, DIAC, DIFC-LCIA, SIAC etc.) or in ad hoc proceedings.
We also have extensive experience in bringing and defending ancillary or enforcement proceedings before national courts.
Our depth of experience and conflict free platform means we are well-placed to provide expert representation and advocacy in complex international matters.
We advise on all stages of the arbitral process including: drafting of arbitration agreements; choice of law and jurisdiction; conducting arbitral proceedings including acting as advocates before arbitral tribunals; enforcement of arbitral awards; and connected court matters such as anti-suit injunctions, freezing orders and other emergency measures.
Our team is also experienced in investment treaty arbitration under the ICSID, ICC and UNCITRAL Rules.
Chambers Review
Signature Litigation is an impressive boutique renowned for its astute representation of clients in the energy, financial service and telecommunications sectors. The firm is routinely called upon to handle proceedings under LCIA rules. It has further experience of advising on enforcement actions. The team is well versed in multiparty and cross-border disputes, with recent work involving matters stemming from Europe and the Middle East.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Signature showed an excellent grasp of the tactical issues which arose before and during the process and how best to address them. They achieved a very good grasp of commercial aspects."
"Signature has a very talented team. They have a lot of experience and are very available."
"Signature has a very experienced team with a spectacular level of experience. They are proactive and take a creative approach."
"Signature is always on time and attentive to details. They handle all necessary details without compromising the quality. They always give the commercial solution."
"Signature is very knowledgeable and experienced. Their service levels and responsive are very strong and their broader commercial awareness has been fantastic."
"Signature showed an excellent grasp of the tactical issues which arose before and during the process and how best to address them. They achieved a very good grasp of commercial aspects."
"Signature has a very talented team. They have a lot of experience and are very available."
"Signature has a very experienced team with a spectacular level of experience. They are proactive and take a creative approach."
"Signature is always on time and attentive to details. They handle all necessary details without compromising the quality. They always give the commercial solution."
"Signature is very knowledgeable and experienced. Their service levels and responsive are very strong and their broader commercial awareness has been fantastic."
Notable Practitioners
Ioannis Alexopoulos brings long-standing experience in high-value commercial disputes seated across various jurisdictions. He is also adept at handling BIT claims.
"Ioannis is a great team leader and a wonderful person."
"Ioannis is very experienced and knowledgeable."
"He is outstanding and very experienced in arbitrations."
Philipp Kurek has developed a strong practice in the international arbitration space. He is adept at handling proceedings under ICSID and UNCITRAL rules, among others.
"Philipp is very smart and also very amiable. He is a tough challenger of thought, in a constructive and client-oriented manner."
"Philipp Kurek is really excellent. He writes brilliantly."
"Phil deserves enormous credit for his leadership."
Ranked Lawyers at
Signature Litigation LLP
UK-wide
Members
Provided by Signature Litigation LLP
Bernhard Maier
Daniel Spendlove
Head of Department
Josh Wong
Natalia Chumak
Neil Newing
Pietro Grassi
Ryan Cable
Clients
Provided by Signature Litigation LLP
Abu Dhabi Mar Investments
CA Indosuez (Switzerland) SA
Logistics International Investments
Logistics International SAL (Offshore)
Privinvest Shipbuilding Investments
Privinvest Shipbuilding SAL (Holding)
Industries
Provided by Signature Litigation LLP
Automotive
Chemicals
Construction
Defence
Energy
Financial Services
Infrastructure
Insurance
Logistics
Manufacturing
Mining
Shipping
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