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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Alex’s practice centres on financial and business crime, all aspects of criminal law, and extradition. His work also involves public law, human rights, media law and public international law.
Instructed in a wide variety of business crime cases: corporate manslaughter, corruption, cartels, frauds of all kinds, insider dealing. He represents a wide range of clients: senior business executives, regulators, prosecuting authorities, multinational corporations, banks, hedge funds, private equity groups, fintechs, government departments, family offices. Sought after for his advice during the investigatory stages and for heavyweight trial or appellate work.
A wealth of financial services experience; acted in a number of complex regulatory investigations by the FCA and PRA before the RDC, EDMC and Upper Tribunal.
Acted in a number of high profile extradition cases, particularly from the US.
Commercial work often has a criminal aspect to it e.g. Commercial Court litigation with parallel criminal proceedings.
General criminal work ranges from murder and gross negligence manslaughter to interception of communications and official secrets.
See further https://www.matrixlaw.co.uk/member/alex-bailin/
Career
Previously a derivatives trader in the City
Deputy High Court Judge (Administrative Court)
Recorder (Crown Court)
Clooney Justice Foundation – Advisory Board
Called 1995, Silk 2010
Memberships
Bar Human Rights Committee
Foreign Office pro bono lawyers’ panel
ALBA
Criminal Bar Association
Education
Cambridge University (Mathematics)
Sussex University (Law)
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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.'