Graham Huntley

Graham is a founding partner of Signature Litigation and a senior specialist commercial and banking litigator. With his time at Signature and previously as a partner in a major international law firm, Graham has over 40 years’ experience in commercial litigation, with an emphasis on civil fraud.

Graham works on disputes involving banks, fund managers and life assurers including in relation to M&A, shareholder and joint venture disputes, as well as regulatory disputes and a range of economic tort claims. Graham has extensive experience of warranty claims and professional indemnity work for a range of corporate and financial institutions, as well as for professionals. He also has long-term experience of group actions, in particular the financial services field.

His experience of ADR includes three of the UK’s most significant mediations involving financial institutions.

Graham also has a long-standing commitment to pro-bono work and has held several directorships in the not-for-profit sector.

Career

Trained Lovell, White and King 1984; Qualified 1986; Partner Hogan Lovells 1993; Founding Partner Signature Litigation 2012.

Professional Memberships

Trustee and Director of the London Legal Support Trust, the Royal Courts of Justice Advice Bureau and Rolls Building Arts & Education Trust; Chairman of the Capital Cases Charitable Trust; Past President of London Solicitors Litigation Association; Member of the Commercial Court Users Group; Support Through Court Guardian; Advisory Board Member of the Financial Services Lawyers Association.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Banking Litigation - UK-wide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Firm founding partner Graham Huntley continues to enjoy an excellent reputation for his accomplishments as a litigator. He regularly acts for banking clients on high-value mandates, including civil fraud claims and shareholder disputes, with notable experience in matters arising from bank insolvencies.

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Commercial and Corporate Litigation - London (Firms)

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Graham Huntley practises across a broad spectrum of commercial and corporate litigation. He is particularly well known for his work on substantial shareholder disputes but also handles contentious contractual and transactional matters.

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Fraud: Civil - UK-wide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Graham Huntley is a ferocious litigator.

Banking Litigation respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Graham is so well known in the market, he is tenacious and will run a point really hard if its worth it.

Commercial and Corporate Litigation respondent
Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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.