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Alex works on international human rights litigation against the UK and foreign states, with a particular focus on arbitrary detention and recently the law of the sea. He is an expert in INTERPOL questions. He maintains a UK extradition practice including cases dealing with novel legal points. He also acts as a consultant for United Nations agencies in the area of criminal justice and human rights.
Alex has worked in many countries in Europe and beyond, both in previous employment at Fair Trials and as a barrister and UN consultant. He speaks French, Spanish, Italian and some Russian and works regularly in international legal teams using these languages, including drafting in French.