Alex Bailin KC
'Alex has a mastery of the law and is very good at both written and oral advocacy.'
Matrix Chambers has a ‘very well-regarded extradition team’, and members of the chambers have been instructed in prominent and complex extradition proceedings complicated by human rights concerns. With ’incomparable depth of knowledge of extradition law’ Mark Summers KC led for the CPS in a Supreme Court appeal United States v El-Khouri, a case concerning the dual criminality test. Alex Bailin KC has particular strength in defendant-side proceedings in cases concerning charges of fraud or financial crime, with recent work including leading in the case of a man who faced drug trafficking charges in the US. James Stansfeld ‘possesses comprehensive knowledge of the relevant statutory frameworks’ and recently acted in an appeal in the Divisional Court for the requested person in a case concerning Indian charges of fraud and money laundering.
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- 'Chambers support their members and are an equal partner in the case team. Always prompt with support and requests.'
- 'Matrix have a small but very well regarded extradition team.'
Lawyers
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Clare Montgomery KC
'Clare has an absolute mastery of the law and she has been in many of the novel and ground breaking cases in this area.'
Mark Summers KC
'Meticulous case preparation and incomparable depth of knowledge of extradition law. Mark is a supreme talent and asset to have on a case. His hard work and thoroughness are reliably dependable. In court is skills are equally impressive. Clear, concise and able to respond decisively with any point raised.'
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Florence Iveson
James Stansfeld
'In extradition he is undoubtedly one of the top juniors in the field. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of the law and is able to apply it in practice. His written work is top class and there is no issue too complicated for him. He gains the trust and respect of clients and judges alike in this area.'
