Who We Are

Ben Keith is a leading specialist barrister in international law, extradition, immigration and human rights. He has extensive experience of appellate proceedings and applications and appeals to the European Court of Human Rights and United Nations.

Ben regularly acts for clients based around the world who seek his advice on strategy in litigation. He is sought after to represent politically exposed persons and High Net Worth individuals. He has significant expertise in the challenge and removal of Interpol Red Notices.

He is a member of the List of Counsel for the International Criminal Court and Kosovo Specialist Chambers in the Hague. He recently presented at the UN conference on Reparations in Doha, Qatar.

Ben writes and provides legal commentary to national and international media including: Guardian, Times, New Statesman, Independent, BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Sky, CNN and Al Jazeera.

Ben is recommended as a leading individual in the Legal 500 and Star Individual in the Chambers and Partners guides. Ben practices from 5 St Andrew’s Hill in London.

Rhys Davies is a leading international criminal law and human rights law barrister. Rhys has a wealth of experience of in-country legal advice and assistance, most recently in the West Bank, and has a specific interest in the Middle East.

He is a member of the List of Counsel for the International Criminal Court, the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and the Special Tribunal for Lebanon.

Rhys regularly speaks at, and chairs, events at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva and the House of Commons on matters of international law.

He is the author of numerous articles concerning justice in the Middle East and is in demand as a commentator on international human rights. Rhys often comments for Al-Jazeera Television, and has written for the Times, Guardian and Independent newspapers.

Rhys is recommended as a leading individual in the Legal 500 guide. Rhys practices from Temple Garden Chambers in London and The Hague.

Cristian González Ruiz is a lawyer specialising in international criminal law, public international law, and human rights. Formerly at the International Criminal Court, Cristian was involved in the defence of individuals in cases relating to war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Central African Republic.

In his national practice, Cristian advocated as a leading associate in corporate criminal law at a top-tier criminal law firm, in cases involving, among others, alleged embezzlement of USD 8 billion in an oil and gas project and the alleged commission of crimes against humanity in Colombia. His pro bono work earned him the Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year award in 2021, one of the youngest recipients.

Cristian is frequently consulted by Hispanoamerican media, including El Espectador and El Tiempo, on criminal and international law matters, and has lectured on these topics at universities in Argentina, Colombia, and Spain.

Fluent in Spanish, English, and French, and a recipient of Colombia’s Ecopetrol and Colfuturo scholarships, Cristian delivers legal solutions from The Hague, Netherlands.

Jacqueline is a consultant with experience in strategic litigation and advocacy across international human rights mechanisms in politically sensitive cases involving extradition, asylum, and Interpol Red Notice removal.

She has worked with Accountability Unit on legal submissions to UN mechanisms concerning enforced disappearances and sexual violence, contributed to a report on state responsibility for genocide with the Yazidi Justice Committee, and supported investigations into forced labour, state repression and allegations of genocide with the Uyghur Tribunal.

Jacqueline was called to the Bar in England and Wales in 2022. She holds an LL.M. in Public International Law from the University of Edinburgh and a BA in European Studies and EU Law from Maastricht University.