Ben Keith

Year of Call: 2004

"Out of this world," he "has in-depth knowledge and has defended numerous individuals in the most serious cases."

Band 1 - Chambers and Partners and Legal 500: Extradition

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"An enormously knowledgeable barrister with excellent advocacy skills and broad experience in extradition, human rights and immigration."

Chambers and Partners 2023 - Immigration

"knowledgeable, go-to junior" for cases stemming from Russia and Ukraine."

BAND 1 - The LEGAL 500: EXTRADITION

"One of the most talented, knowledgeable, dedicated and experienced extradition law and human rights barristers around."

Chambers & Partners, 2022

"Ben is an industry-leading expert in the field and is regularly instructed in high-profile cases involving complex legal arguments and politically motivated requests. His in-depth knowledge of these areas is an invaluable contribution to every matter he is instructed in."

Chambers & Partners - HNW - 2023: Financial Crime

“Ben's strength is his knowledge of both extradition and immigration, and the crossover between the two areas.”

Chambers & Partners, 2024

"Encyclopaedic knowledge on extradition law and meticulous attention to detail."

The Legal 500, 2025 | International Crime and Extradition

"He is outstanding on the law and legal requirements and does wider work in the international human rights world."

Chambers & Partners, 2025 - Extradition