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Extradition - London (Bar)

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What the Team is Known For

Matrix Chambers is a true market leader when it comes to human rights issues and has a strong footprint in the extradition sector. It is particularly impressive in financial and corporate crime cases. Members at the set appear for both prosecuting authorities and defence solicitors in the most high-profile and complex cases at home and abroad, often acting on both sides. Examples of recent work include Popoviciu v Curtea de Apel Bucharest (Romania), which went up to the Supreme Court.

Paul Venables is the senior practice manager.

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Notable Practitioners

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Clare Montgomery
Star Individuals

Clare Montgomery KC is known for her involvement in incredibly high-profile cases. She is particularly well versed in assisting individuals who are being sought for extradition by international governments as a result of alleged criminal offences.

Clare is outstanding and incredibly impressive. She grasps all details at her fingertips.

She is stellar.

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Mark Summers
Mark Summers
Star Individuals

Mark Summers KC is an expert in mutual legal assistance who represents individuals as well as European and other governments in all manner of extradition cases. He has particular experience of handling US extradition matters.

He is an industry expert on extradition.

His legal knowledge is unparalleled across the board and he is a really compelling advocate.

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Alex Bailin
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Alex Bailin
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Alex Bailin KC focuses his practice on business crime, human rights and extradition matters. He regularly represents foreign states as well as requested persons in extradition proceedings. His expertise also includes cases involving Interpol Red Notices.

Alex is very good. He knows everything about extradition and is highly responsive and quick-thinking.

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Florence Iveson
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Florence Iveson prosecutes and defends complex and high-profile extradition cases – many of which involve prison conditions. She is noted for her client care and the thoroughness of her approach.

She has a very nice manner with the clients and her written work is excellent.

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James Stansfeld
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James Stansfeld represents requesting states and requested persons in extradition proceedings, and regularly appears before both the Supreme Court and the Divisional Court. He has developed particular expertise through representing some high-profile individuals in his extradition proceedings.

He is one of the best juniors in the extradition field and is an extraordinary advocate.

James is technically brilliant on the law and a fearless advocate, ready to give his all on the behalf of his clients.

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Clare Montgomery KC
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Mark Summers KC
Mark Summers KC
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Alex Bailin KC
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Alex Bailin KC
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Florence Iveson
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James Stansfeld
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