Alex Bailin KC
Matrix Chambers'Alex has a mastery of the law and is very good at both written and oral advocacy.'
Extradition
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.
Clair Dobbin KC
Three Raymond Buildings‘Simply one of the best extradition silks on the market. Clair’s advocacy is captivating and, backed by a sound foundation of legal knowledge, can genuinely turn cases.’
Edward Fitzgerald KC
Doughty Street Chambers'Edward has a great ability to engage a court to consider novel and complex arguments.'
James Hines KC
Three Raymond Buildings'James is a pleasure to work with. Despite his own depth of experience, he is always interested in the opinion and experience of juniors, continuing to add to his own knowledge in a way that many other senior counsel do not expect to do. Alongside the natural authority that he has in the courtroom, it is highly effective.'
David Josse KC
5 St Andrews Hill
Helen Malcolm KC
Three Raymond Buildings'A brilliant advocate who stands out from other barristers in court. Formulates some brilliant legal arguments and has the ear and respect of the court.'
Clare Montgomery KC
Matrix Chambers'Clare has an absolute mastery of the law and she has been in many of the novel and ground breaking cases in this area.'
David Perry KC
6KBW College Hill
Mark Summers KC
Matrix Chambers'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.'
Rachel Barnes KC
‘Tenacious and well-prepared.’
Ben Cooper KC
Doughty Street Chambers'Ben is a silk steeped in experience in extradition law. He prepares all his cases with great care and focus. His advocacy is both compelling and engaging.'
Rodney Dixon KC
Temple Garden Chambers
Hugo Keith KC
Three Raymond Buildings'Immensely charming, knows the law, principled.'
James Lewis KC
Three Raymond Buildings'He has a ferocious talent for finding the clever legal point which will actually win the day. He is particularly skilled at cross-examining experts, drawing on a vast bank of technical, scientific, forensic and financial knowledge. He has unparalleled experience and savvy when it comes to strategising a route through the trickiest extradition requests.'
Ben Watson KC
Three Raymond Buildings2025 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.
Rachel Scott KC
Three Raymond Buildings 'Rachel is extremely clever and is outstanding at drafting – her written work is clear, precise, and always persuasive. She has a real command of language and a talent for expressing complex arguments in a compelling way. She’s also excellent with clients: straightforward, calm, and highly responsive. A top-class KC who brings sharp thinking and real clarity to every case.'
Peter Caldwell KC
Doughty Street Chambers‘Peter brings an air of calm authority. He has a remarkable ability to read the tribunal and tailor his approach accordingly.’
2026 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.
2024 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.