Natasha practises in extradition & international crime and immigration. She is a Tier 1 Junior in the Legal 500
Natasha is one of the most highly regarded and sought-after juniors at the UK Bar. Her practice is focused on Extradition and International Crime and Public Law. She is recognised as a leader in her field by both Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500. She was appointed to the prestigious Attorney General Panel in 2021.
Natasha Draycott has been nominated as Crime and Extradition junior of the year (2022), at the Legal 500, UK Bar Awards.
Natasha’s case load consists entirely of multijurisdictional work and predominantly “Part 2” cases. Natasha acts in complex and serious matters such as murder, terrorism, financial crime and serious sexual offences. Her cases often involve politically and financially sensitive issues. She has a busy appellate practice and has appeared in over 250 cases in the Administrative and Divisional Courts. She represents high net worth individuals and is counsel of choice for a number of leading national and international law firms.
Natasha advises on issues in relation to challenging and removing INTERPOL Red Notices, sanctions and requests for mutual legal assistance. Natasha’s commitment to prompt and efficient pre-litigation advice and strategy yields excellent results for her clients. She is also experienced in related applications for injunctions, Judicial Review, habeas corpus and applications for interim relief from the European Court of Human Rights pursuant to Rule 39.
Natasha’s reputation as a leading junior in her fields, has led to requests for her appearance as an expert in the media for a number of providers; the BBC, ITV, Sky News and Channel 4 News. Natasha welcomes further enquiries from media outlets. Natasha frequently presents lectures on issues relating to extradition and she has recently co-authored the Chambers & Partners Extradition Overview.
Here's what the legal directories say about Natasha:
‘ She is brilliant with clients and commands a great deal of trust from them. She is very good in cases with human rights considerations and is a fantastic advocate. ’
The Legal 500 2022.
"Well liked by clients, she makes the most complex of arguments in a straightforward and comprehensive way. Her advocacy style is relaxed and she is well received by judges at all levels." "Natasha is a tactically astute lawyer who is very experienced and knowledgeable."
Chambers and Partners 2021.
"She is fantastic with clients and able to put the most anxious of them at ease." "A real champion of the underdog,"
"she is the type of counsel that solicitors love working with. Both engaging and responsive, she really works with you on a case. Clients really like her as she is charming, down to earth and tenacious."
Chambers and Partners 2019.
‘An outstanding barrister and a dream to work with; collaborative, very diligent and clients love her. She is also a charming and compelling advocate who is tremendous on her feet and impresses the bench. Highly intelligent with an incisive mind she has a fantastic ability to win cases which initially don't appear winnable.’
The Legal 500 2021.
‘ Very diligent and a great court performer. ’
The Legal 500 2020.
‘Very approachable and personal, and able to think outside the box.’
The Legal 500 2019.
Very bright and particularly good at handling clients."
"She is an excellent advocate who is extremely diligent in her work and has an impressive ability to quickly identify the issues in her cases."
Chambers and Partners 2018.
"She is very dogged: she doesn't let go of a point and is very effective either prosecuting or defending."
Chambers and Partners 2016.
Extradition & International
Natasha’s case load consists entirely of multijurisdictional work and predominantly “Part 2” cases. Natasha acts in complex and serious matters such as murder, terrorism, financial crime and serious sexual offences. Her cases often involve politically and financially sensitive issues. She has a busy appellate practice and has appeared in over 250 cases in the Administrative and Divisional Courts. She represents high net worth individuals and is counsel of choice for a number of leading national and international law firms.
Natasha advises on issues in relation to challenging and removing INTERPOL Red Notices, sanctions and requests for mutual legal assistance. Natasha’s commitment to prompt and efficient pre-litigation advice and strategy yields excellent results for her clients. She is also experienced in related applications for injunctions, Judicial Review, habeas corpus and applications for interim relief from the European Court of Human Rights pursuant to Rule 39.
Her expertise is recognised by instructions in recent and high-profile cases involving: the USA, the Russian Federation, India, Brazil, Australia, UAE, Switzerland, Albania, Turkey, Thailand.
Immigration
Natasha also accepts immigration instructions.
Judicial Review & Public Law
Natasha is experienced in public law and in particular the operation of public law in the context of criminal litigation and extradition proceedings. She acts for government departments and understands the sensitivities involved in undertaking government work.
Middle Temple.