Congratulations to Mark Smith, appointed to the B Panel on the Attorney General’s panel of Counsel. Mark was previously appointed to the C panel on the exclusive list of Counsel.

Mark Smith is a barrister specialising in extradition, family and immigration matters. He has particular expertise in cases involving cross-border issues and parallel proceedings across multiple jurisdictions. He is recognised within the Legal 500 for his work in international crime & extradition, immigration and family: Children. Mark is recognised in Chambers & Partners for extradition and immigration.

Counsel appointed to the panel undertake specialist civil and EU work for all Government departments. The appointment will last for 5 years.

Andrew Bird KC is on the panel of King’s Counsel AG appointed advocates. James Fletcher continues his appointment as A Panel counsel, Louisa Collins, Rebecca Hill and Ini Udom all continue their appointment as B panel; and Georgia Beatty remains as C panel.

We also have the following members on the AG’s Junior Panel scheme:

  • Meeno Chawla
  • Ellen Crow
  • Amabel Kerr
  • Anna Leathem
  • Sian Priory
  • Eleanor Stephenson
  • Rebecca Thomas

To view the panel appointments, please click here

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