UK Bar
Extradition - London (Bar)
James Lewis KC is a silk with in-depth experience of the most complex and challenging extradition cases, who has particular experience of extradition requests stemming from US legislation.He frequently appears in the Supreme Court, acting both for defendants and the government.
Strengths
"James knows every nook and cranny of extradition law and is a very wonderful and punchy advocate."
Financial Crime - London (Bar)
Joint head of chambers James Lewis KC is relied upon by an impressive client base, including the Serious Fraud Office. He has experience advising on potentially criminal conduct such as rate manipulation. Lewis also attracts briefs relating to bribery and corruption, and has a record of defending private prosecutions. Recognised for his great knowledge of both civil and criminal fraud, he offers significant experience in multi-jurisdictional cases.
Strengths
"James is extremely experienced and his advice is always absolutely spot-on. He's second to none when it comes to telling you the things you need to know as a litigation solicitor."
