The ‘thoughtful and pragmatic’ Corker Binning general crime team is experienced in representing clients in matters which require great sensitivity due to their public image, young age, or nature of the matter. Jointly led by Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh and Edward Grange, the practice is well known for their extradition work. Described as ’a reassuring and experienced pair of hands’, Grange has been providing legal counsel to Julian Assange regarding the preparation for the representations made to the Secretary of State regarding the client’s renewal hearing, while Andrew Smith has been representing a client in the first ever extradition request from Mexico to the UK. Promoted to partner in April 2023, Maia Cohen-Lask has strong expertise in representing young people facing criminal investigation and prosecution.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The team has a thoroughness and a tenacity which is sometimes difficult to find. They are determined and will truly explore every avenue for every client. A very impressive department in a great firm.'
  • 'The team has great depth of experience at all levels.'
  • 'They are engaged in legal developments, thoughtful and pragmatic.'
  • 'The team are extremely responsive and efficient, Instil confidence and faith that they know what they are doing and will achieve the best outcome for the client.'
  • 'Ed Grange is a reassuring and experienced pair of hands. I have no hesitation in recommending him to clients and contacts in need as I am entirely confident that he will guide them through the process, manage their anxieties and achieve the best possible outcome.'
  • 'Danielle Reece Greenhalgh is the go-to partner for general crime. Smart and street wise.'
  • 'Excellent client service and deep industry knowledge.'

Key clients

  • Julian Assange
  • Karime Macias Tubilla

Work highlights

  • Represented a United States senior airman who stood trial for an offence of causing death by careless driving, having been involved in a collision with a motorcyclist that resulted in his death when she turned right onto a busy main road at a junction which has an unusual layout.
  • Advising a Fujitsu employee under investigation for perjury/perverting the course of justice in relation to evidence he gave in the prosecutions of several sub post-masters.
  • Providing legal counsel to Julian Assange, assisting in the case preparation for the representations made to the Secretary of State, the perfected grounds of appeal and the renewed grounds of appeal submitted against the adverse decision of the District Judge in January 2021.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh, Edward Grange

Other key lawyers

Andrew Smith, Jessica Parker, Maia Cohen-Lask