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6KBW College Hill is a set well versed in a vast array of extradition proceedings, including those held before the Supreme Court and the ECHR. Its clients include international governments, requested persons and judicial authorities. Members are noted for having particular experience in Russian, US and Indian cases. Recent work highlights include USA v Weinzierl, a case concerning an individual alleged to have committed money laundering.
Richard Summerscales is the senior clerk.
Strengths
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"Deputy Senior Clerk Mark Essex is great."
"Deputy Senior Clerk Mark Essex is great."
Notable Practitioners
Ben Lloyd is a highly regarded extradition junior with considerable experience of both prosecuting and defending European and other governments. He is also regularly instructed privately to advise companies and individuals on extradition matters.
"He is an incredible advocate who has an effective and understated manner in court."
"He is really the full package: measured and calm with incredibly sound judgement."
"His knowledge is boundless and he is an exceptional advocate."
Adam Payter is a well-regardedjuniorwho both prosecutes and defends. He is highlighted for his expertise in handling difficult extradition matters and for his experience of undertaking criminal cases.
"Adam is completely exceptional. He is hard-working and his input is invaluable to the outcome."
"A very polished advocate, Adam is very well prepared and readily sees the holes in a case."
"He is excellent. He turns things around very quickly and his written work is outstanding."
Catherine Brown is ahighly effective junior with experience of prosecuting and defending difficult extradition cases. She is regularly instructed in Part 1 and Part 2 cases and acts for both the prosecution and defence.
"Catherine is very pragmatic, very good in cross-examination and is the full package."
"She handles cases very skilfully and is a persuasive advocate."
"Catherine is pragmatic and sensible. Her cross-examination is excellent."
David Perry KC is a leading silk with vast experience of representing numerous foreign governments in extremely high-profile extradition cases. He is particularly experienced in advising on extradition matters relating to financial issues such as fraud, corruption and bribery.
"He is a brilliant barrister and has a huge amount of experience."
"He is wonderful to witness in court and is considered one of the deans of the Bar."
Rosemary Davidson specialises in representing requested persons and requesting governments in complex and high-profile extradition proceedings. She has further experience of handling European Arrest Warrants and Interpol Red Notices.
"A devastating advocate because she is extremely well prepared, Rosemary knows the case and the law inside out."
"Her key strength is her exceptional knowledge and application of the law. Her drafting is tremendously clear and she's very tenacious."
Jonathan Hall KC has experience of handling novel, complex and controversial matters in a broad range of practice areas. He offers expertise in extradition as part of his wider legal practice.
"He is very clever and can translate complicated matters straightforwardly to get to the heart of the issue."
Richard Evans is a seasoned extradition practitioner who wins praise for his representation of international governments. Highlighted for his skilful prosecution practice, he has recently acted for the American and Swedish governments in complex extradition proceedings relating to financial crime, prison conditions and terrorism matters.
"Richard is a very good advocate – very impressive and very charming."
"Richard is very good on the law, and is personable and very persuasive."