Focused Practice. Defined Expertise.

Six disciplines, one standard of preparation. Each area is led personally by senior counsel and supported by a small, specialist team.

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Practice Areas

Global

Cross-border Reach

24h

Initial Response
Primary Specialism

International Criminal Law

Defence of individuals and organisations facing allegations under international statutes, before international tribunals and in domestic courts applying international standards.

  • War crimes and crimes against humanity allegations
  • Universal jurisdiction investigations
  • Proceedings before international courts and tribunals
  • Sanctions and asset-freezing challenges
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Cross-border

Extradition & Mutual Legal Assistance

Contesting requests for surrender and responding to requests for evidence, with a focus on human rights arguments and the quality of assurances from the requesting state.

  • Opposing extradition requests in the English courts
  • Arrest warrant and Red Notice challenges
  • Mutual legal assistance and evidence requests
  • Asylum and Article 3 arguments
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Corporate & High Profile

Serious Fraud & Financial Crime

Representing companies, directors and senior executives in investigations and prosecutions involving fraud, bribery, corruption and money laundering.

  • Serious Fraud Office and National Crime Agency investigations
  • Disclosure and unused material
  • Confiscation and restraint proceedings
  • Internal investigations and privilege
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Corporate & High Profile

Regulatory & Compliance Defence

Advising businesses on regulatory enforcement and building compliance programmes that stand up to scrutiny.

  • Customs, trade and sanctions enforcement
  • Financial services and market conduct
  • Corporate manslaughter and health and safety
  • Dawn raids and regulatory interviews
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Public Interest

Human Rights Litigation

Strategic litigation that protects individual rights against state overreach, including cases that shape the law for those who follow.

  • Judicial review of public decisions
  • Article 5 and Article 6 challenges
  • Press freedom and protection of sources
  • Appeals to the European Court of Human Rights
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Advisory

Private Client Services

Discreet, immediate counsel for individuals whose liberty, reputation or finances are at stake.

  • Reputation management and defamation risk
  • Voluntary interviews and police engagement
  • Cross-border family wealth investigations
  • Confidential strategic advice
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02 / Approach

How we take instructions

A clear route from first contact to a confirmed strategy, with no surprises on scope or cost.

  1. STEP 01

    Confidential enquiry

    Tell us the essentials. Senior counsel reviews every enquiry for conflicts and urgency within one working day.

  2. STEP 02

    Initial consultation

    A focused discussion to understand the exposure, the options and the likely timetable.

  3. STEP 03

    Engagement

    A written scope and fee agreement, then active preparation begins.