George Hepburne Scott, Principal of UK Extradition Lawyer, and Head of Extradition at Church Court Chambers, has been recognised in The Legal 500 2027 extradition rankings. Find out more about his specialist extradition defence practice.

George Hepburne Scott, Head of Extradition at Church Court Chambers, has been ranked in the Chambers and Partners UK Bar Guide 2027 for Extradition, recognising his expertise and 20 years' experience in complex, high-profile international extradition cases.

George Hepburne-Scott represented Paul Blanchard in complex extradition proceedings against Spain and in his successful 2021 Divisional Court appeal, part of a long-running case that concluded when Spain withdrew its later extradition request in 2026.

New rules change how extradition courts consider trials in absence and rights to a retrial. The arrest date determines whether the amendments apply.

Looking for an extradition solicitor or specialist extradition lawyer? George Hepburne-Scott is an experienced extradition barrister representing clients in complex UK extradition proceedings and appeals.

George Hepburne Scott led the defence in Italy v B.T., securing discharge on Article 8 grounds following a contested extradition hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 1 June 2021.

George Hepburne Scott was hand-picked to represent Mr Modi at a bail hearing in this landmark extradition case. George Hepburne Scott's representation was reported globally: The Guardian - Diamond Tycoon arrested in London The Telegraph - India's most wanted businessman arrested The Times - Fugitive diamond magnate case Fox News - Indian diamond tycoon arrested in London over alleged role in $2bn banking scandal Daily Mail - Fugitive diamond tycoon arrested in London re $2bn

George Hepburne Scott represents Joe Chappell in the first extradition request from Japan to the UK, a landmark case involving human rights, Japanese detention conditions and diplomatic assurances.

Lord Morris of Aberavon cited extradition barrister George Hepburne Scott’s letter in The Times during a House of Lords debate on post-Brexit extradition arrangements. Read the official Hansard record.

Two successful challenges to extradition to Poland in one week: George Hepburne Scott secured discharge in the High Court and at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.

George Hepburne Scott acted as sole counsel for Sundar Nagarajan in US extradition proceedings arising from an international investigation involving alleged terrorist financing, sanctions and links to Hezbollah.

George Hepburne Scott successfully defended a British citizen facing extradition to Thailand. The court upheld an Article 3 challenge concerning prison conditions and inadequate assurances.

George Hepburne Scott represented Michal Herba in the UK extradition proceedings arising from the high-profile Chloe Ayling kidnapping case.

George Hepburne Scott led a defence team which fought tirelessly for P.A.G., instructing four specialist expert witnesses. The District Judge refused extradition to Poland after finding that the combined medical circumstances made extradition disproportionate under Article 8.

George Hepburne Scott, Principal of UK Extradition Lawyer and Head of Extradition at Church Court Chambers, comments in The Telegraph on potential Thomas Markle extradition proceedings, medical evidence and the implications of an FBI investigation.

George Hepburne Scott has been instructed by Magdalena Motyl of Bark & Co to represent M.P., whose extradition to Poland is sought in connection with a murder alleged to have occurred in 1994. M.P. denies the allegation and opposes extradition. He has lived in the United Kingdom for approximately 20 years. The case concerns an accusation warrant issued by a Polish judicial authority in April 2026, more than three decades after the alleged events. Extradition to Poland and the

The UK and Nigeria have announced closer extradition cooperation, including work on prison assurances. George Hepburne-Scott considers the implications for individuals facing extradition.

George Hepburne Scott secures discharge in a Polish extradition case after the prosecution concedes that the conduct described in the warrant did not satisfy the dual criminality requirement.

George Hepburne Scott has been instructed to pursue an appeal in an Australian Part 2 extradition case concerning alleged financial offending valued at approximately A$1.2 million.

A fresh-evidence challenge concerning UK curfew credit and a two-year French sentence is followed by reported withdrawal of the extradition warrant.