Who We Are

  • Ben Keith Interpol Lawyer

    Ben Keith

    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 Tribunal 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 Chambers and Partners guides. Ben practices from 5 St Andrew’s Hill in London.

  • Rhys Davies Sanctions Lawyer

    Rhys Davies

    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.

  • "A standout international lawyer" Rhys Davies "is the go to barrister for submissions to the United Nations in complex cases."

    LEGAL 500

  • "Out of this world," Ben Keith "has in-depth knowledge and has defended numerous individuals in the most serious cases."

    BAND 1 - CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS AND LEGAL 500: EXTRADITION

  • Ben Keith is "one of the most talented, knowledgeable, dedicated and experienced extradition law and human rights barristers around."

    CHAMBERS & PARTNERS, 2022

  • Rhys Davies is "fearless in his defence of Human Rights and individual freedoms."

    LEGAL 500

  • Ben Keith is "a very erudite junior in the extradition field."

    LEGAL 500

  • Rhys Davies is "an excellent advocate. He is a sophisticated and highly effective communicator with a fierce intellect."

    LEGAL 500

  • Ben is the "knowledgeable, go-to junior" for cases stemming from Russia and Ukraine."

    BAND 1 - CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS AND LEGAL 500: EXTRADITION