Extradition

At GT Stewart Solicitors & Advocates, our specialist Extradition team is recognised for its unwavering dedication to protecting the rights of individuals facing extradition and cross-border criminal proceedings and investigations.

Whether you are the subject of an International Arrest Warrant, an Interpol Red Notice, or otherwise wanted by the authorities in another jurisdiction, our experienced lawyers offer first-rate legal representation at every stage of the legal process.

Our team understands the urgency of extradition proceedings and acts rapidly and decisively, recognising that extradition has life-changing consequences affecting our clients’ liberty. We represent clients facing extradition proceedings at Westminster Magistrates’ Court and the High Court on a daily-basis and are able to assist you or your family member at short notice.

Our team has experience in extradition and cross-border investigations involving countries in the European Union as well as non-EU countries, including the United States of America (USA), the Russian Federation (Russia),  Canada, Australia, Chile, Bolivia, Colombia, Brazil,  Paraguay, New Zealand, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Serbia, Bosnia, Albania, Switzerland, Kenya, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, United Arab Emirates (UAE), India, South Korea, Thailand, Japan, Sri Lanka, China and Pakistan.

Despite the impact of Brexit, as a result of which the UK is no longer part of the European Arrest Warrant (EAW) framework, the British authorities continue to engage with EU Member States through reformed extradition arrangements, resulting in a multitude of extradition requests. We remain at the forefront of developments in this evolving area, adapting strategies in response to legislative changes and international treaties.

Our experienced lawyers are very adept at identifying legal and human rights-based challenges to extradition, including abuse of process, political persecution, extraneous considerations, dual criminality, oppressive and unjust delay, inhumane prison conditions and other human rights violations.

Interpol Red Notices and Diffusions

Being the subject of an Interpol Notice, whether it’s a Red, Blue or Silver notice can have serious consequences, including arrest and detention, travel restrictions, damage to reputation and frozen assets. We provide robust legal advice on how to respond effectively to all Interpol notices — whether that involves challenging their validity, seeking their removal, or managing its consequences domestically and abroad. We work with international partners and legal experts around the globe to ensure our clients are protected wherever they are.

A Multi-lingual, Person-Centred Approach

We are proud to offer legal advice in several languages, including Polish, Lithuanian, Spanish, Italian and Arabic, ensuring that language is never a barrier to understanding our clients’ rights and legal options. We support individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and are sensitive to the personal and cultural dimensions of each case.

Meet the Team

Our Extradition Department is led by a dynamic team of solicitors with extensive experience in high-profile, complex cases. Meet our specialist team of Extradition Solicitors.

Our Services

• Representation at extradition hearings, bail applications and appeal proceedings.
• Challenging international arrest warrants and negotiating surrender agreements with a high success rate.
• Appeals to the High Court, Supreme Court and European Court of Human Rights, including applications under Article 34 and interim measures under Rule 39.
• Interpol Notice advice and challenging Red Notices, diffusions, blue and silver notices.
• Advice on extradition, international law, cross border prosecutions and investigations.
• Legal and human rights strategies involving extradition and protection of asylum and refugee status.

Whether you are facing extradition to or from the UK, or are concerned about a Red Notice or arrest warrant affecting your freedom and future, GT Stewart Solicitors & Advocates will provide clear, strategic advice and strong representation throughout.

Contact us on 020 8299 6000 to discuss your case in confidence.

Why choose GT Stewart?

We have a reputation for tenaciously pursuing cases in the appellate courts, one example being the widely reported case of FK [2012] UKSC 25 which was pursued up to the Supreme Court where the client’s appeal succeeded. This case changed the way in which the Article 8 rights of children are addressed in extradition cases and our client was successful in quashing the request given her roots in this country.

We take pride in pursuing every avenue of challenge to an EAW and we work closely with the top extradition barristers in London. We also have an excellent understanding of how to use expert evidence successfully and a catalogue of specialist expert witnesses including child psychologists, anti-trafficking organisations and experts on foreign prison conditions.

We undertake work both privately and on a publicly funded basis, and we will be happy to speak with you about whether Legal Aid is available for your case. If you have an extradition matter please contact us to discuss how we can help.