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Extradition - UK-wide

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

GT Stewart demonstrates expertise in extradition requests and appeals, with a commitment to legal aid work as well as advising privately funded clients. The team provides robust defence with regard to Article 3 and Article 8 of the ECHR, often on behalf of very vulnerable clients. Its extradition practice is well versed in matters arising from very serious crimes such as alleged homicide, terrorism and sexual offences, as well as individuals accused of financial crimes.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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John Molleskog
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John Molleskog
3
Band 3
John Molleskog has experience defending clients faced with extradition requests from a broad range of jurisdictions and in relation to a wide range of criminal charges.

John is very dogged, fights hard and is a really safe pair of hands.

John is someone who is really passionate about his clients and really engages with his cases. He suggests arguments and is a really good sounding board in how to run the case.

William Bergstrom
3
William Bergstrom
3
Band 3

William Bergstrom regularly represents clients in proceedings complicated by factors such as possible human rights violations, judicial corruption and political motivation. He has experience in cases involving European and African countries, among others.

William is an expert and very personable.

William has a calm manner that helps with clients.

U
Ruta Mikailaite
U
Up and Coming

Ruta Mikailaite is a solicitor advocate who has notable extradition expertise. She frequently represents clients facing extradition requests that intersect with human rights issues. She is a fluent speaker of both Russian and Lithuanian.

Ruta is amazing and utterly fearless. She is very straight with clients and tells them what they need to hear.

Ruta is great: she is very efficient and gets things done.

Ruta goes above and beyond for her clients.

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Extradition

John Molleskog
3
John Molleskog
3
Band 3
William Bergstrom
3
William Bergstrom
3
Band 3
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Ruta Mikailaite
U
Up and Coming