Three Raymond Buildings

International and EU corporate criminal fraud, bribery and corruption, tax evasion and extradition. Undertook first EAW in UK, and in 2021, in final (and only) preliminary reference to CJEU in extradition; also lead case on effect of Brexit on EAWs. Acted for Pinochet; and in Rwandan genocide extradition request. Recently undertook leading cases on prison conditions and rule of law in Poland and Hungary. Acts for and against the SFO and FCA; also in VAT Tribunal. Experienced in Judicial Review and in computer crime, money laundering, POCA and mutual legal assistance. Acts for AG in PII and witness anonymity applications, and as Special Advocate before SIAC. Advises witnesses and victims (including as to confiscation/compensation) in frauds. Lectures to corporate and financial bodies. UN and EU consultant, including training judiciary in Nigeria and Kosovo in terrorist trials. Trains in human rights for the Council of Europe; teaches advocacy nationally and internationally. UK representative on CCBE Criminal Law Committee. Taught criminal law at Oxford University 2013-2016. Qualified Commercial Mediator (CEDR) 2007, and qualified with Chartered Institute of Arbitrators 2011. Bencher of Gray’s Inn 2011.

MA (Oxon) Oriental Studies (Persian with Arabic); called 1986; Recorder 2005; SILK 2006.Deputy High Court Judge 2013; sometime  Archbold Editor (on Company/Commercial Crime).

French, German; some Italian.

International Criminal Bar Association; European Criminal Bar Association; Criminal Bar Association; member of the Bar Council’s European Committee, and the Bar European Group; bencher, Gray’s Inn, 2011.

Oxford University (MA Oriental Studies, Persian with Arabic; Diploma in Law).