Ben Lloyd

Ben is one of the country’s leading extradition juniors, who acts on behalf of both requesting states and individual clients in equal measure. He has been ranked as a Star Individual by Chambers and Partners for many years. Ben has appeared in many of the leading cases, including before the Supreme Court and Divisional Court. Ben is regularly asked to provide advice in sensitive and high-profile matters, often at very short notice. He has a vast experience of extradition litigation at all levels and involving countries such as the United States of America, Canada, New Zealand, India, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Mexico, Russia and Georgia. Ben also provides advice to private clients in relation to Interpol Red Notices and requests for mutual legal assistance.

Ben was also the Chair of the Defence Extradition Lawyers’ Forum in 2019. He is a contributor to the Criminal Law Review and is the extradition author for Butterworths Stone’s Justices’ Manual,

Ben is one of the most sought-after leading juniors at the criminal bar. He was appointed Treasury Counsel in 2020 and was named Crime Junior of the Year 2020 by Chambers and Partners.

Ben both prosecutes and defends in the most serious and high-profile criminal cases, including terrorism and homicide. He frequently acts for private clients in sensitive litigation.

Ben is available to undertake advisory work in all aspects of criminal law and related areas, including bribery, corporate fraud and litigation, and cross-border cooperation and investigations. He is well-versed in issues concerning jurisdiction and mutual legal assistance. He has experience in the field of legal professional privilege and the handling of material gathered during large-scale searches of premises. Ben is able to provide advice either in writing or in conference, and at short notice if necessary.

Ben frequently receives instructions on behalf of private clients and companies, including in relation to allegations of bribery and corruption, with the offences often alleged to have been committed in foreign jurisdictions. He also receives instructions from the Serious Fraud Office.

Ben has significant experience of managing large-scale investigations and review and exercises, with particular emphasis on corporate and commercial institutions. He has a real understanding of, and sensitivity to the unique issues which can arise in such cases. He is very experienced with the relevant provisions of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, legal professional privilege and the seizure and handling of journalistic material.

Ben is highly experienced in public law and in particular the operation of public law in the context of criminal litigation and extradition proceedings. He frequently acts for government departments and the CPS in judicial review proceedings. He understands the sensitivities involved in undertaking government work and has received security clearance to the highest level.

Ben is frequently instructed by the Appeals Unit of the Crown Prosecution Service, including up to the Supreme Court.

• Junior Treasury Counsel
• Advocacy trainer for Lincoln’s Inn

• Member of the Criminal Bar Association, the Defence Extradition Lawyers Forum and the Fraud Lawyers Association.

• University of Warwick, LLB (Hons), LLM.

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