Extradition | UK

Corker Binning has an outstanding extradition team that frequently acts in 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 on 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 in 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 in 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.

Sonn Macmillan Walker has notable expertise in extradition proceedings relating 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.

Bindmans has a strong extradition practice with particular expertise in politically sensitive cases and those with 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.

GT Stewart demonstrates expertise in extradition requests and appeals, with a commitment to legal aid work as well as advising privately funded clients. The team provides robust defence with regard to Article 3 and Article 8 of the ECHR, often on behalf of very vulnerable clients. Its extradition practice is well versed in matters arising from very serious crimes such as alleged homicide, terrorism and sexual offences, as well as individuals accused of financial crimes.

Hodge Jones & Allen handles a wide range of extradition work, particularly cases in which human rights and prison law plays a significant part. The firm has notable strength in proceedings brought by Eastern European jurisdictions, as well as the USA and countries in the Middle East. The firm handles cases brought under legal aid as well as those from private clients.

Lawrence & Co is experienced in a range of extradition matters, including cases involving European Arrest Warrants and the representation of Requested Persons. The firm is adept at handling matters arising from serious fraud and drugs trafficking allegations, among other criminal charges.

ABV Solicitors is a respected criminal defence firm that also handles extradition proceedings. The firm can advise clients charged with a variety of offences in European jurisdictions, as well as the USA, including drugs conspiracy, fraud and terrorism.

Hickman & Rose advises clients facing extradition to a variety of jurisdictions, including the USA along with countries in Europe, Asia and Africa. It often represents individuals associated with substantial fraud investigations, as well as those charged with a range of other serious criminal offences.

Hollingsworth Edwards handles extradition work at all levels, including cases brought before the Supreme Court. The team works on cases involving jurisdictions around the world, and is adept at advising on thorny issues surrounding prison conditions, human rights and abuse of process.