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Signature Litigation AARPI

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Boutique firm Signature Litigation AARPI‘s insurance offering is underpinned by its strength in dispute resolution. The team has excellent credentials in high-value international insurance litigation and arbitration, with expertise spanning property, D&O, environmental and product liability claims. Founding partners Emmanuèle Lutfalla, whose impressive track record includes complex reinsurance and product liability cases, as well as recent pollution-related disputes, and Thomas Rouhette, a seasoned litigator with notable strength in insurance cases in the aviation sector, jointly head the team. Deborah Azerraf provides capable support.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The firm has very good expertise in insurance law as well as in international law in insurance cases, which is rare on the market.’

  • ‘The strength of the team formed by Emmanuèle Lutfalla and her colleagues is first of all the high quality of their skills in many areas and the very sharp analysis of the files, which is, most importantly, at the same level regardless of who handles it. This is very valuable because many firms are made up of lawyers with irregular skills. Emmanuèle knows how to surround herself with talented colleagues that she trains in her image. The members of the team complement each other and deliver a tailor-made service to their clients.’

  • ‘Competence, availability, sense of initiative and strategy, great negotiation skills.’

  • ‘Very good level of communication and collaboration with the team. Pleasant and very competent personalities - but always attentive.’

  • ‘Emmanuèle Lutfalla is an iron fist in a velvet glove. Déborah Azerraf stands out for her dynamism and punch, Very easy to collaborate with and always looking for a common solution, with no competition. We are able to share knowledge at the service of our clients.’

  • ‘Adaptable, always available and expert.’

  • ‘Very good knowledge of the insurance sector and its challenges, including international financial risks.’

  • ‘Thomas Rouhette is attentive, responsive, and knows how to provide his expertise, which is a real professional added value.’

Key clients

  • Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty France
  • Allianz IARD
  • HDI Canada
  • QBE
  • Global Aerospace – GE Aviation
  • Global Aerospace – The Boeing Company
  • Société Générale
  • Air Liquide
  • MSIG
  • Adama

Work highlights

  • Advised Partner Re on a billion-euro case involving the analysis of a reinsurance treaty following the Covid-19 crisis.
  • Advised Allianz on a CAD455 million case involving pollution damages in Canada.
  • Advising Société Générale on two distinct insurance coverage issues, arising from the US class actions involving the so-called IBOR and Gold Fixing investigations, as well as international discovery proceedings.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Emmanuèle Lutfalla, Thomas Rouhette

Other key lawyers

Deborah Azerraf