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Raj Chada
Partner
Ruth Harris
Ruth Harris
Partner
Caroline Liggins
Caroline Liggins
Partner
Chloe Hartnell
Chloe Hartnell
Partner
Darrell Ennis-Gayle
Darrell Ennis-Gayle
Partner
Graeme Hydari
Graeme Hydari
Partner
Jessica Davis
Partner
Kerry Spence
Kerry Spence
Partner
Laura O'Brien
Laura O’Brien
Partner
Mike Schwarz
Mike Schwarz
Partner
Sean Caulfield
Sean Caulfield
Partner
Ailsa McNeil
Ailsa McNeil
Solicitor
Amy Coulter
Amy Coulter
Solicitor
Aneka Thirurajah
Aneka Thirurajah
Senior Associate
Anna Williams
Anna Williams
Paralegal
Ben Follows
Ben Follows
Paralegal
Bethany Gerrard
Bethany Gerrard
Trainee
Casey Jenkins
Senior Associate
Earnestina Rajaratnam
Earnestina Rajaratnam
Paralegal
Eliza Bell
Trainee
Elizabeth Andrewartha
Solicitor
Ella Ferriter
Paralegal
Emily McNally
Emily McNally
Solicitor
Fatima Qaid
Fatima Qaid
Paralegal
Francesca Cociani
Francesca Cociani
Senior Associate
George Steel
George Steel
Solicitor
Georgia Prichard
Georgia Prichard
Trainee
Ghislaine Sandoval
Ghislaine Sandoval
Associate
Jessica Atkinson
Jessica Atkinson
Solicitor
Jessica Murray
Jessica Murray
Associate
Jiawen Guo
Paralegal
Justin Stuart-Mills
Consultant Solicitor
Katie McFadden
Katie McFadden
Associate
Katy O'Mara
Katy O’Mara
Associate
Kiran Mehta
Kiran Mehta
Consultant
Lara Ideo
Solicitor
Marina Afzal-Khan
Marina Afzal-Khan
Paralegal
May Spencer
May Spencer
Paralegal
Michael Ackah
Senior Associate
Priya Pandya
Priya Pandya
Paralegal
Rabiah Farooq
Rabiah Farooq
Trainee
Rebecca Field
Rebecca Field
Solicitor
Scarlett Roberts
Scarlett Roberts
Trainee
Shelby Keppel
Shelby Cusick
Consultant
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Shyan MacTavish
Associate
Tosin Akinboboye
Tosin Akinboboye
Solicitor
Viviane Bablin
Viviane Bablin
Solicitor

If you or someone you know is facing the prospect of extradition, we can help. Extradition is the procedure whereby a person is sent to another country to serve a prison sentence or to be prosecuted for a crime. Extradition law is niche and complex, the proceedings move swiftly, and they usually start without warning.

This process can be both frightening and confusing and it is essential to obtain advice and assistance as soon as possible. Our team of expert extradition specialists can provide you with specific, strategic advice tailored to your individual needs to help you achieve the best outcome.

We have a huge range of experience in resisting extradition to almost all European countries and to Part 2 countries such as USA, Australia, Canada, UAE, Ukraine, Israel, Albania and Moldova.

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Extradition specialists

We have an enviable record of success at all stages of the process, including at the Magistrates Court, the High Court and the Supreme Court. We don’t just win cases, we also change the law. Katy O’Mara and Rebecca Field took the recent case of Merticariu to the Supreme Court, winning a landmark victory which strengthened the safeguards against extradition for people who have been convicted of crimes in their absence.

We keep abreast of developing extradition case law not just in this jurisdiction but also internationally. We have an extensive network of foreign and UK expert witnesses who provide evidence in court on behalf of our clients. We regularly liaise with foreign lawyers to work to withdraw the extradition warrant in the requesting state. We have close relationships with the best barristers’ chambers.

Meet Katy, our extradition expert

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Why choose Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors?

If you wish to contest your extradition, the sooner you ask for help, the better. We are committed to fighting for the best outcome for all our clients, whether high net worth individuals or

All our extradition solicitors are all members of the Defence Extradition Lawyers Forum. We are regularly asked to contribute to media discussions and public debate – see contributions made by Sean Caulfield, Francesca Cociani, Shyan MacTavish, Viviane Bablin.

We can also offer advice on cross-border and international matters, who are worried about Interpol Red Notices or other cross border.

“I am more than delighted to write a glowing recommendation and review. From the outset, their level of professionalism, expertise, and commitment to achieving a positive outcome was evident.

Their communication skills were exemplary, keeping us informed at every step and patiently answering all our questions.

Thanks to their exceptional efforts, we achieved a favourable outcome that exceeded our expectations. Our gratitude to the solicitor knows no bounds, and we would wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone seeking a competent, dedicated, and reliable legal representative.”
Client

"Francesca [Cociani] is unbelievably hard-working, she knows everything about the procedure of these cases and is always willing to deal with difficult people and get through to them." - Chambers 2025

If you are facing extradition please contact our extradition experts on
0330 822 3451
or request a callback online.
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How we can help

If you or someone you know is (or might become) the subject of an extradition request

Please contact us immediately. It is never too soon to start planning to resist extradition.

  • We can offer pre-arrest advice
  • We can liaise with UK and foreign authorities to find out whether extradition proceedings are planned
  • We can liaise with local authorities to request a voluntary surrender to custody at a convenient time, and thereby avoid a sudden and inconvenient arrest
  • We can put together a package of measures designed to increase the likelihood of your release on bail from court

If you or someone you know is (or might become) the subject of an Interpol Red Notice

Please contact us immediately for advice on contacting Interpol

  • We can help to prevent Red Notices being issued
  • We can help to remove Red Notices that have been issued
  • We can investigate to find out whether or not a Notice has been issued, and request access to information held by Interpol
  • We can liaise and negotiate with law enforcement authorities
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Featured Cases

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FEATURED CASE TURKEY: We acted for a client wanted in Turkey to serve a prison sentence for false identity document offences. We argued he’d be at risk of human rights abuses in Turkish custody because of poor conditions generally but also specifically because of his minority Alawite faith.

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FEATURED CASE ALBANIA: We acted for a client wanted in Albania to serve a prison sentence for a double murder that took place in 1993. The allegation was that the client had committed the murders as part of a “Blood Feud” with a powerful local family, or “clan”, that had amongst its member’s local underworld figures and politicians. The request was challenged on the basis that the Blood Feud was still in existence and that there was a real risk to the client’s life in Albanian custody.

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FEATURED CASE KENYA: We acted for a client wanted in Kenya to be prosecuted for fraud offences dating from the 1990’s. It was alleged that he had invested client money in Kenyan Treasury Bills which had then been purchased by two large banks that subsequently collapsed, wiping out the original investments. The request was challenged on the basis that on first impression they didn’t raise a case against the client and the length of time was such (over 20 years) that it would be unjust to order extradition.

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FEATURED CASE THAILAND: We acted for a client accused of the murder of a former US Marine in the Thai holiday resort of Phuket. The request was challenged on the basis that the client would face human rights abuses because of the prison conditions in which he would be held in.

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FEATURED CASE COLOMBIA: We acted for a client convicted in his absence of a murder in Colombia. It was alleged the client had murdered a government employee in 1995, a claim that was proven to be wrong as the client had fled Colombia in 1993, with the assistance of an NGO, been granted political asylum in the UK and had remained here since. The request was challenged on the basis that the prosecution was a sham designed to harass the client’s father – a prominent trade union activist who had been targeted by right-wing paramilitaries and the Colombian state because of his political activities.

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Extradition Frequently Asked Questions

What is extradition?

Extradition is when one country or state asks another country or state to send a person to them to serve a prison sentence or to be prosecuted for a crime.

Will I be extradited?

It is difficult to prevent extradition but we have an excellent success rate. We have a team of experienced and skilled specialist extradition solicitors. We will raise all available legal and human rights arguments and tailor our defence to your circumstances.

Will I get bail?

It is more difficult to get bail in extradition proceedings than in standard criminal proceedings and it depends on your particular circumstances.

In almost all cases, before you are released, the court will expect some money to be paid in to court by family or friends to guarantee that you will not run away. It will also expect your identity documents to be handed in to the court or police.

It will normally also impose an electronically monitored curfew; a condition not to apply for, or be in possession of, any international travel documents; and a condition not to go to any international train station, sea port or airport.

How much money needs to be paid into court?

There is no fixed amount. It should be a significant amount to the person who is paying it – an amount that they would not like to lose. The money is returned at the end of proceedings if you have abided by all your bail conditions.

How many times can I apply for bail?

You can only apply for bail twice, unless there has been a change of circumstances. We will advise you on what the court will consider to be a change of circumstances.

If you have a strong argument for bail but have been refused at the Magistrates Court, we can also apply for bail to the High Court.

Can I serve my sentence here?

There is no automatic right to transfer a foreign sentence to England or Wales.

Any time that is spent in prison here must be deducted from any sentence you have to serve in the country seeking your extradition. Extradition proceedings can last for a long time, and it is often possible to serve a significant portion of your sentence here, or even all of it.

In some circumstances it is possible to transfer your sentence – we can advise you about this.

Will time on tag count towards my sentence?

This varies from country to country. It is always worth informing the court that you have spent time subject to an electronically monitored curfew, because this is a restriction on your liberty.

If extradition is unavoidable, we will write a letter for you confirms the time you have spent in custody and/or on tag.

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