Boutique firm Signature Litigation AARPI represents both major insurers and large insured companies in a wide range of insurance disputes, with an emphasis on handling international cases. Among its standout areas of expertise are property (where it has been particularly active in business interruption cases stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic), D&O and environmental liability claims. At the head of the practice, Thomas Rouhette is a go-to practitioner in insurance cases in the aviation industry and Emmanuèle Lutfalla is highly experienced in product liability disputes.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very structured approach, excellent communication and ability to explain to non-lawyers. Cases move forward without us having to follow up constantly.’

  • ‘Experts in their field.’

  • ‘Very dynamic team - proactive and solution-oriented. Diverse and collaborative lawyers.’

  • 'Available, very high quality of service, very accessible. They understand the client's expectations exactly.'

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 1 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.
  • Representing Société Générale in two distinct insurance coverage cases arising from the US class actions involving the so-called IBOR and Gold Fixing investigations, as well as international discovery proceedings.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Emmanuèle Lutfalla, Thomas Rouhette