Ben Joyes joins Doughty Street Chambers

Doughty Street Chambers is delighted to welcome Ben Joyes who joins our Extradition team.

 

Ben is a leading junior specialising in extradition and international criminal law, with particular expertise in complex, sensitive and politically significant cases. He acts principally for requested persons at first instance and on appeal and has an established track record in significant High Court litigation. His cases frequently involve difficult human-rights issues, foreign law, expert evidence and investigation overseas, including proceedings concerning prison conditions, mental health, fair-trial rights, abuse of process and allegations of political or state mistreatment.

 

Ben is ranked Leading Junior by the Legal 500 and Chambers UK Bar. Chambers describes him as having a “well-earned reputation in the extradition space”.

 

His wider practice encompasses international criminal law, business crime and cross-border investigations, sanctions, INTERPOL and public and international law. He is a member of the Attorney General’s Civil B Panel and the SFO Advocate Panel, and has substantial experience advising government and acting in proceedings before international criminal courts and tribunals.

 

For more information about Ben and his practice, please contact our Senior Crime Clerk Matthew Butchard.