Commercial and Corporate Litigation - UK
What the team is known for
Signature Litigation is a highly respected litigation boutique with expertise in a wide range of contentious corporate matters. The team is particularly well versed in shareholder disputes, including large group actions, and also advises on cases concerning breaches of contract and fiduciary duties. The firm has strong international capability and is adept at handling multi-jurisdictional cases.
Strengths
"Signature has a really good, strategic approach to cases and thinks the issues through."
"The team is organised, efficient, very responsive and proactive."
"They have prominent roles in large-scale commercial cases, as well as cases which adopt an innovative approach to dispute resolution."
Work highlights
Signature Litigation advised Bugsby on claims against Legal & General (L&G) for breaches of a confidentiality and exclusivity agreement entered into after Bugsby approached L&G to finance its bid to purchase the iconic Olympia Exhibition Centre and estate in Kensington from Capital and Counties.
Notable practitioners
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. "Graham fights really hard for his clients - he'll never say die." "He's a savvy operator." "Graham is very good at seeing the big picture in litigation."
Daniel Spendlove is adept at representing clients in complex commercial and corporate disputes. This includes issues such as breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties and misrepresentation. "Dan knows how to set the right course for the case and he does it with real aplomb." "Dan is exceptional." "He is a positive presence in every case and is good at client management."