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About
Provided by Joel Smith KC
Practice Areas
Specialist criminal and extradition advocate, both defending and prosecuting. Appointed King’s Counsel in 2024. In the field of general crime, practice comprises mostly homicide, including numerous high profile and complex murder cases, as well as appearances in the Court of Appeal and High Court, and judicial review proceedings. In the field of extradition, practice involves representing both individuals and foreign governments in a number of significant cases including proceedings against individuals accused of serious crime including espionage, war crimes, murder, market manipulation and large-scale fraud. Has appeared at all levels from first instance hearings to the Supreme Court.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Joel Smith KC has extensive expertise in extradition and serious crime cases. He often represents individuals who have been requested for extraditiondue to convictions for serious crimes, including murder and terrorism. In addition, he acts for foreign governments that have placed those extradition requests.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"His dedication is impressive and he has the bandwidth to tackle technical questions."
"Joel is excellent across the board and is a fantastic barrister."
"Joel is an exceptional court advocate and is respected by both sides and the judiciary for the way he presents cases."
"Joel is a fantastic barrister."
"His dedication is impressive and he has the bandwidth to tackle technical questions."
"Joel is excellent across the board and is a fantastic barrister."
"Joel is an exceptional court advocate and is respected by both sides and the judiciary for the way he presents cases."
"Joel is a fantastic barrister."