Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

New Silks

Crime

London (Bar)

7 Years Ranked

New Silks

Extradition

London (Bar)

12 Years Ranked

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Provided by Joel Smith KC

UK Bar

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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.

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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.

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