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Alex Tinsley
Position
Alex specialises in international human rights law, INTERPOL and extradition.
What the directories say
“a mega-brain (…) He is completely tuned in to the international law side of things.” – Chambers & Partners (2024)
“An absolute expert in issues relating to Interpol, extradition and human rights” – Chambers & Partners (2023)
“He is a fiercely clever extradition lawyer” – Legal 500 (2023)
“His advocacy and ability to persuade judges is excellent. He has a really comprehensive knowledge of complexities within the law and his understanding of red notices is among the best.” – Chambers & Partners (2023)
“Alex brings a depth of insight into extradition cases which is rarely seen. His arguments are thorough, well researched and novel – an incredibly bright advocate.” Legal 500 (2024)
Career
Alex works on international human rights litigation against the UK and foreign states, with a particular focus on arbitrary detention and recently the law of the sea. He is an expert in INTERPOL questions. He maintains a UK extradition practice including cases dealing with novel legal points. He also acts as a consultant for United Nations agencies in the area of criminal justice and human rights.
Alex has worked in many countries in Europe and beyond, both in previous employment at Fair Trials and as a barrister and UN consultant. He speaks French, Spanish, Italian and some Russian and works regularly in international legal teams using these languages, including drafting in French.
Languages
French, Spanish, Italian and some Russian.
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > International human rights and criminal law
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3Alex Tinsley – Doughty Street Chambers ‘Without a doubt the go-to barrister for all INTERPOL cases. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of INTERPOL’s rules, principles and processes, and his wider knowledge of international law is extremely impressive. He is an excellent strategist and is able to navigate his way through cases that often involve proceedings in multiple jurisdictions. He operates at a level far beyond his year of call would suggest.’
London Bar > Extradition
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2Alex Tinsley – Doughty Street Chambers ‘Cerebral legal mind combined with ability to communicate effectively and with clarity in layman’s terms. Confident advocate based on a bedrock of comprehensive preparation of legal arguments. Innovative when needed.’