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Cross-Border Criminal Law Conference 2022: Individual and Corporate Accountability for International Crimes
Jonathan Grimes
"'...determined and very hard-working' Jonathan Grimes has experience in universal jurisdiction disputes.”
Chambers UK, A Client's Guide to the UK Legal Profession
A small number of criminal offences, including certain war crimes and torture, can be prosecuted in the UK even though the alleged criminal acts may have occurred abroad and may not involve the UK - or a UK national - in any way. The principle that enables this is known as universal jurisdiction.
We are one of the few UK law firms with experience of these types of cases. Such cases are rare and require specialist legal advice.
How we can help
- We can advise both individuals and governments on the risks that certain individuals may face if they travel to the UK.
- We also provide representation for those individuals if they find themselves subject to arrest or a criminal prosecution procedure while in the UK.
- Equally we can advise victims or their representatives who may wish to use universal jurisdiction to bring cases in the UK.
Our approach
Simply understanding the law is not enough. A clear and effective strategy is needed from the outset whether the aim is to prevent or to bring about a case of this kind.
We understand that these cases come with their own unique legal and practical challenges. We use our experience of advising and litigating in this area to provide the best possible advice.
WHAT CLIENTS AND DIRECTORIES HAVE SAID
The 'very strong' team acts for individuals and corporations in cases concerning driving offences, extradition, sexual offences, fraud and matters with international elements."
Legal 500 UK 2020
A market leading extradition group that is certainly top of the tree."
Chambers UK 2020 - A Client’s Guide to the UK Legal Profession
Superb extradition team regularly handling sensitive and complex extradition matters, often with an international criminal law element."
Chambers UK, A Client's Guide to the UK Legal Profession
Stephen Parkinson
Senior Partner
Louise Hodges
Partner and Head of Department
Caroline Day
Partner
Nicola Finnerty
Partner
Jill Lorimer
Partner
Alun Milford
Partner
Sandra Paul
Partner
David Sleight
Partner
Ed Smyth
Partner
Aaron Watkins
Partner
Sameera Abdulrehman
Trainee Solicitor
James Alleyne
Legal Counsel
Julia Bateman
Senior Practice Development Lawyer
Matthew Burn
Senior Associate
Michael Caplan QC
Consultant
Emily Elliott
Associate
Brooke Glover
Associate
Matthew Hardcastle
Senior Associate
John Harding
Legal Counsel
Will Hayes
Senior Associate (Barrister)
Hannah Hendy
Paralegal
Anna Holmes
Associate
Liam Hurren
Trainee Solicitor
Maeve Keenan
Associate
Áine Kervick
Senior Associate
Laura Kruczynska
Legal Assistant
Leena Lakhani
Associate (Barrister)
Philip Salvesen
Senior Associate
Rebecca Smart
Associate
Gemma Tombs
Legal Counsel
Virginia Tournon
Associate
Katherine Tyler
Legal Counsel
Sophie Wood
Senior Associate (Barrister)
Magda Zima
Associate
Jonathan Grimes and Rebecca Niblock are both excellent."
Legal 500 UK 2022
They are very good at ensuring their clients get the best service while also being very realistic with them and managing what they can expect. The team acts with finesse and finds every angle on a case."
Chambers UK 2021
One of the standout firms for extradition."
Chambers UK 2020 – A Client’s Guide to the UK Legal Profession
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