Extradition | UK

Corker Binning has an outstanding extradition team that frequently acts on complex cases such as those involving serious crime, politically motivated persecution and at-risk clients. The firm is noted for its experience in handling sensitive cases arising from a range of jurisdictions, including countries in South America, Africa and the Middle East, and especially active in matters involving Russia and Eastern Europe. It regularly assists clients that have been served with Interpol Red Notices and also has experience advising foreign governments on extradition and international criminal law.

Kingsley Napley is renowned for its first-class handling of extradition proceedings within and outside the EU. It is particularly active in cases involving Eastern European jurisdictions and the USA and acts on highly complex matters, including those involving organised crime and Interpol Red Notices. The extradition team draws on the firm's acknowledged strengths in financial and general crime, immigration and POCA proceedings to advise clients fully on their liability under international extradition laws.

Peters & Peters regularly acts on market-leading and politically sensitive extradition proceedings. The firm stands out for its expert defence of cases initiated by Russia, as well as frequently representing high-profile clients in claims brought by the USA, India and the UAE. The team is highly experienced in responding to European Arrest Warrants and Interpol Red Notices. It advises a broad array of clients including high net worth individuals and company executives as well as political and military officials.

BCL Solicitors is noted for its representation of high-profile individuals in complex extradition cases. It has specialist expertise in politically sensitive matters, frequently acting on proceedings involving multiple jurisdictions, asset freezing and Interpol Red Notices. It also has considerable experience representing clients caught up in complex investigations into alleged corruption and fraud. The team is particularly active representing high net worth individuals and public figures in extradition requests from Russia and Eastern Europe.

Bindmans has a strong extradition practice with particular expertise in politically sensitive cases and that also offers extensive experience in adjoining human rights issues. It is highlighted for its frequent appearances in precedent-setting proceedings involving both privately funded and legal aid clients and can assist clients with resisting both European Arrest Warrants and Interpol Red Notices. The team is adept at handling proceedings relating to the most serious criminal allegations, including murder, terrorism and war crimes.

Sonn Macmillan Walker has notable expertise in extradition proceedings related to a range of financial, regulatory and serious criminal charges. It handles sensitive cases involving vulnerable individuals as well as those that may be politically motivated. The team has deep experience in challenging European Arrest Warrants along with extradition requests emanating from countries around the globe. The firm takes on a significant amount of legal aid work as well as privately funded cases.

Lawyers at Taylor Rose MW are highlighted for their expertise in advising on extradition requests and appeals as well as European Arrest Warrants. The firm has a well-established reputation for its commitment to legal aid work as well as advising privately funded clients. It has substantial experience defending vulnerable clients in extradition proceedings, including on human rights grounds, and is able to provide clients with robust in-house advocacy capabilities.

Gherson is a boutique immigration firm with additional strength in handling extradition cases. It regularly defends clients against extradition proceedings brought by authorities in Russia, the USA and EU jurisdictions, including those that may be politically motivated.