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

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  • Signature Litigation acted for the former management team of Wind Energy Holdings in allegations of fraduluent misrepresentation and conspiracy worth USD2 billion surrounding the sale of a Thai wind energy company.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Graham Huntley
2
Graham Huntley
2
Band 2

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 is very sharp, available and a great advisor in the most complex cases. He's an invaluable lawyer!"

"Graham is tenacious and a clever man. He has a very distinctive litigation style."

"He is not afraid to embark on innovative strategy - he wants to go the extra mile for clients but is also very legally sharp and bright."

Ioannis Alexopoulos
5
Ioannis Alexopoulos
5
Band 5

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.

"He is calm, but fast and decisive in actions, a brilliant mediator and negotiator and a lawyer who can handle various delicate matters related to resolution of disputes."

"Ioannis is excellent. He's straight-talking and has an excellent ability to analyse issues in cases and knows what you need to focus on and how to get there. He is commercial and practically minded."

"He's a very experienced practitioner and has been involved in a lot of significant cases. He knows his way around this area."

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.

"She's a brilliant organiser and tactician and is great at running very difficult cases."

"She has the ability to see how different elements of litigation work together and is very good at understanding what she can do and where, to achieve a victory. She is a very effective advocate."

"She is very experienced and has a lot of energy."

Ranked Lawyers at
Signature Litigation LLP

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Fraud: Civil

Graham Huntley
2
Graham Huntley
2
Band 2
Ioannis Alexopoulos
5
Ioannis Alexopoulos
5
Band 5
Kate Gee
5
Kate Gee
5
Band 5

Members

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Abdulali Jiwaji

Daniel Spendlove

Hermes Marangos

Ioannis Alexopoulos

Josh Wong

Natalia Chumak

Tom Snelling

Clients

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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

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Banking

Energy

Financial Services

Insurance