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Three Raymond Buildings
3 RAYMOND BUILDINGS, GRAY'S INN
LONDON
WC1R 5BH
England
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James Lewis KC
Position
Joint Head of Chambers.
A specialist in both civil and criminal cases. Vastly experienced in criminal, civil and commercial fraud, extradition, regulatory work, contempt, public international law and judicial review matters. Appears frequently at first instance, the Court of Appeal and in the Privy Council and the Supreme Court as well as other foreign jurisdictions being additionally called ad hoc to the bars of Gibraltar, Cayman Islands, Brunei, Trinidad and Tobago and Ireland. Often used as an experienced litigation strategist and advocate who can advise and represent companies and individuals in respect of commercial, regulatory and criminal issues, particularly those with an international dimension. Extensive trial and appellate experience in matters of mutual assistance, extradition and commercial fraud, which encompasses international cooperation concerning search and seizure of documents, letters of request, warrants and other international treaty matters. Has acted for and against at least 20 overseas governments.
Career
Called 1987, Gray’s Inn; admitted ad hoc to the Bars of Gibraltar and the Crown Colony of the Cayman Islands; Attorney General’s list since 2000; assistant recorder 2000; SILK 2002. Appointed to the criminal committee of the Judicial Studies Board 2008; member of the advisory group to the sentencing guidelines council 2010; authorised to sit as judge of the Central Criminal Court 2011; deputy High Court judge assigned to the Administrative Court 2013; appointed to the SFO Prosecution List 2013. Election Commissioner (High Court Appointment) 2016. Joint Head of Chambers 2020.
Education
BSc (Hons); Diploma in Law.
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > International crime and extradition
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 2Remaining a pre-eminent set in the extradition space, Three Raymond Buildings regularly advises and represents requesting judicial authorities, foreign governments, and requested individuals. Helen Malcolm KC is acting for the CPS on behalf of the government of Azerbaijan in high-profile extradition proceedings concerning Zamira Hajiyeva, wife of the former chairman of the International Bank of Azerbaijan and subject of the UK’s first Unexplained Wealth Order. Rachel Barnes KC was instructed by the Kuwaiti government in Kuwait v Badie, a case concerning the first proposed extradition under UK-Kuwait treaty, raising questions about human rights standards in that jurisdiction, while Rachel Scott was led by James Lewis KC as junior counsel for the Government of Trinidad and Tobago in the Privy Council appeal of former FIFA president Jack Warner against the order for his extradition to the USA on corruption charges.