Extradition

Saoirse Townshend is an impressive junior with a sophisticated extradition practice who is noted for her excellent advocacy. She is particularly well versed in European Arrest Warrant cases, and acts for requesting governments and requested persons alike. Townshend has appeared in the Supreme Court in cases relating to European Arrest Warrants.

"She is a very able advocate who has an impressive portfolio and works tirelessly."

"Saoirse is a very experienced practitioner who brings particularly good abilities to emotional, evocative human rights cases."

"She is very determined in court and very good with drafting."

Emilie Pottle is a fine barrister who is frequently instructed in cases concerning European Arrest Warrants. She also has expertise in matters relating to international criminal law.

"Her client care is exceptional. She is very approachable and personable and that feeds into her advocacy style."

"She is a good barrister and is very highly respected."

Myles Grandison has a strong profile in public law, extradition and immigration cases. His practice includes prison law and immigration law judicial reviews, which involve elements of extradition. Grandison has experience of acting for individuals facing extradition to most European jurisdictions.

"He is an excellent technical lawyer and a very well-respected advocate."

"Myles is excellent: very detail-oriented and a really good, objective sounding board who gives realistic advice to the client."

"Myles has a nice way of presenting his cases, is thorough, and knows extradition and case law inside out."

Kathryn Howarth is a strong extradition barrister with experience of handling Part 1 and Part 2 cases. She has expertise addressing issues including prison conditions and Article 8 rights, alongside other grounds for opposing extradition. Her defence practice is bolstered by experience gained from a secondment to the CPS extradition unit.

"Kathryn Howarth is a quiet superstar who is able to succeed in the most complex of cases. Her attention to detail and her persuasive advocacy is backed up by solid academics."

Juliet Wells is an able barrister with a particular strength in complex Part 1 and Part 2 extradition requests. She regularly represents individual requests regarding novel issues of wider importance.

"She is a very impressive and intelligent barrister."

"She is a fantastic oral advocate and a very strong all-round barrister. Her style of advocacy is fearless and robust: she is able to be the iron fist in a velvet glove."