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Furnival Chambers is noted for its involvement in significant extradition cases, and has members who routinely act for states and requested persons in Part 1 and Part 2 Extradition Act 2003 proceedings. Individuals here are also highly adept at advising on Interpol Red Notices.Members have recently been instructed in USA v Tahilramani in an extradition request regarding the "Hollywood Con Queen".
Stephen Ball is the senior clerk.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerks are on hand by email and telephone and are easy to contact."
"The clerks are on hand by email and telephone and are easy to contact."
Notable Practitioners
Hannah Burton represents requested individuals and requesting states alike in complex extradition cases, spanning both Part 1 and Part 2 matters. She has carved out a specialism, representing Romanian judicial authorities as special counsel. Her particular expertise in prosecution has been praised by many.
"She has a very elegant manner, is confident, and deals with complicated issues very well."
"Hannah is an excellent junior: really personable but equally very knowledgeable."
"Hannah is meticulous in her approach when it comes to analysis, advice, preparation and drafting. Likewise, her approach, method and demeanour in advocacy is both skilful and highly persuasive."
Julia Farrant is an experienced junior who regularly acts on behalf of foreign states such as Greece, Bulgaria and France, among others. Her impressive portfolio includes high-profile cases involving prison conditions and European Arrest Warrants.
"She is mentally very quick and quickly sizes up the legal issues."
Joel Smith KC has extensive expertise in extradition and serious crime cases. He often represents individuals who have been requested for extraditiondue to convictions for serious crimes, including murder and terrorism. In addition, he acts for foreign governments that have placed those extradition requests.
"His dedication is impressive and he has the bandwidth to tackle technical questions."
"Joel is excellent across the board and is a fantastic barrister."
"Joel is an exceptional court advocate and is respected by both sides and the judiciary for the way he presents cases."