Extradition &
Civil Recovery Webinar
Sponsored by - Gherson Solicitors
In this webinar, we look back at the extradition requests from the Russian Federation, and the successful challenges which have been brought.
There have been a broad range of issues which have been raised under articles 3 & 6, yet despite these setbacks, the requests still keep coming, with new and innovative measures attached. We review the arguments raised, and how to resist the requests.
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In some cases, extradition requests are made in tandem with other lines of attack, such as applications for restraint, and other investigative measures.
Civil proceedings can be pursued simultaneously, and the UK state may also be involved through its own powers to seek civil recovery and/or Unexplained Wealth Orders. We therefore review how these have been utilised, both in the context of extradition proceedings, as well as applications in their own right.
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Looking to the future, the panel, which includes two leading specialists in this field, James Lewis QC and Hugo Keith QC, will also consider what we might expect to see developing, and what preventative steps can be taken for clients who may find themselves under the spotlight.
What
Extradition
When
September 1st, 2021
Time
01:00pm BST
James Lewis QC
Joint Head of Chambers, 3 Raymond Buildings
With a stellar array of leading cases in which he has appeared, across a range of jurisdictions, he excels in both civil and criminal cases, and is the leading expert on Unexplained Wealth Orders and Asset Freezing Orders.
He has been described as, ‘An incredibly experienced and thoughtful advocate. If you want someone to handle complex corporate fraud cases with an extradition angle, he’s your man’.
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Joint Head of Chambers, 3 Raymond Buildings
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Joint Head of Chambers, 3 Raymond Buildings
Hugo Keith QC
Joint Head of Chambers, 3 Raymond Buildings
Having been instructed across a broad range of the most high profile cases before the courts, it is likely that you will be familiar with some of the cases he has appeared in.
He has a formidable CV of high profile extradition and MLA cases. It has been said that, ‘Working with Hugo is like flying first-class all the time’, and he is, ‘One of the go-to silks for the most complicated extradition work, he is a brilliant advocate’.
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Roger Gherson
Principal at Gherson Solicitors
Since establishing the firm in 1998, Roger has gone on to carve out a reputation for dealing with the most complex, politically sensitive cases there are.
The firm has an enviable track record for success in extradition matters, and he has rightly been described as the, ‘’go-to’ lawyer for clients facing the most challenging of circumstances’.
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Principal at Gherson Solicitors
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Solicitor in Complex Litigation, Gherson Solicitors
Charlotte Boyce
Solicitor in Complex Litigation, Gherson Solicitors
As a key member of the litigation team at Gherson, Charlotte regularly advises on complex extradition cases with a political element, which can also involve simultaneous asylum issues.
Charlotte also advises on civil financial applications, such as Unexplained Wealth Orders and Asset Freezing Orders.
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Ed Miller
Director of Dispute Resolution, Gherson Solicitors
Edward is Director of Dispute Resolution at Gherson, and has conducted numerous high value and complex commercial litigation and international arbitrations, including before the LCIA, ICC and LCA.
He has experience of CIS and Russia work, as well as cases from Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
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Director of Dispute Resolution, Gherson Solicitors
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Solicitors in Extradition and White Collar, Gherson Solicitors
Thomas Cattee
Solicitors in Extradition and White Collar, Gherson Solicitors
Tom has an extensive background in high profile extradition cases across a wide spectrum of jurisdictions. He advises on Red Notices and Interpol measures, as well as MLA requests.
In his former role a principle lawyer at the SFO, Tom dealt with a number of complex cases with an international angle, and brings a wealth of experience working on the other side of the divide.
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