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Extradition - London (Bar)

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Temple Garden Chambers is a highly respected set housing practitioners who routinely represent requested persons, judicial authorities and the National Crime Agency. Members are "able to handle all levels of cases including complex matters and are highly respected by the courts." Members handle cases relating to the rule of law, prison conditions, and human rights issues. Recent work highlights includes USA v Akhimie and Moldova v Toper Hassan.

Dean Norton is the senior clerk.

Notable Practitioners

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Emilie Pottle
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Band 1

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.

Emilie is impressive in court and fights hard.

Emilie is an excellent advocate with lots of experience in extradition law. She is very caring and fights hard.

Emilie is very diplomatic. She is an innovative advocate who is resilient and perseveres.

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Saoirse Townshend
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Band 1

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.

Saoirse is incredibly easy to work with, and her amenable approach belies a fearless and committed advocate. She has wide experience in extradition proceedings and judges respect her.

Saoirse has always handled complex issues extremely well. She is a very effective advocate.

Saoirse is very persuasive on her feet and clear in her arguments. Always well prepared and well organised, and very good with vulnerable clients. She can raise novel arguments against extradition.

Saoirse looks at every possible angle and argument to ensure that she does the best job she possibly can. She is not satisfied with second best and is always pushing for excellence.

Myles Grandison
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Myles Grandison
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Band 2

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.

Myles is someone who is calm and thoughtful in his submissions, both in writing and orally. He is a very good lawyer and a careful pair of hands.

Myles is a responsible advocate who is fair and does not cut corners.

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Kathryn Howarth
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Band 3

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 is brilliant with clients. She is a fearless advocate who quickly identifies issues and prepares with skill, bringing to bear her formidable intelligence.

Kathryn is very good with vulnerable clients. She is hard-working, eloquent and always well prepared. She is very good with technical legal arguments and able to present complex arguments clearly.

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London (Bar)

Extradition

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Emilie Pottle
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Band 1
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Saoirse Townshend
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Band 1
Myles Grandison
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Myles Grandison
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Band 2
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Kathryn Howarth
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Band 3