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

"He combines outstanding tactical acumen with the ability to guide clients seamlessly from initial consultation to final resolution."

Chambers & Partners, 2026 - Immigration

"His level of legal knowledge and his strategic skills combined with his solid experience help to secure remarkable results in the most complex cases. He is down to earth and fantastic to work with."

Chambers & Partners, 2026 - Immigration

"Ben is one of the top extradition lawyers and barristers. He is very well known and connected internationally. He has an incredible depth of knowledge and experience; very sharp and intelligent."

Chambers & Partners, 2026 - Extradition

"Ben Keith is gutsy and very practical. He provides very real-world advice. He is really great. I think of him as the most knowledgeable man in London and perhaps the world."

Chambers & Partners, 2026 - Extradition