David Josse K.C.

Head of Chambers

Year of Call: 1985 | Year of Silk: 2009

"He's what every extradition barrister aspires to be: a lawyer known internationally for the quality of their work."

Extradition - Chambers and Partners 2018

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"David is one of the best leading counsel in extradition law. He is a fantastic advocate and on a superior level to most leading counsel. He is also an excellent strategist and prepares the case very thoroughly."

The Legal 500, 2025

"He has excellent vision and case strategy, as well as top-level advocacy and exceptional client care."

Chambers & Partners, 2025 - Extradition

EXTRADITION | An Introduction | 5SAH for Chambers & Partners

David Josse K.C., Rebecca Hill, Louisa Collins, Ben Keith & Georgia Beatty21/10/2024

What is Raab afraid of? Rule 39 is necessary - and very rarely used: David Josse QC & Ben Keith - The Times

David Josse K.C. & Ben Keith23/06/2022

Expanding horizons in criminal law: opportunities for international law practice

David Josse K.C.20/04/2022

Sanchez-Sanchez v. United Kingdom: Implications of Article 3 and Extradition to the USA for a sentence of life without parole

Sian Priory23/02/2022

Diplomatic Service v. The Judiciary - Women’s Progress - No contest

David Josse K.C.19/05/2021

Retrial-conviction cases: when is extradition proportionate?

Mark Smith17/03/2021