Ben Keith has been nominated for Lawyer of the Year: Reputation at the Spear’s Awards 2026, recognising his work in complex international criminal and extradition matters.
Ben is a leading specialist in extradition, international crime, and INTERPOL, acting in cases involving complex cross-border issues. His practice regularly involves matters spanning multiple jurisdictions, including challenges to international arrest warrants, extradition requests and INTERPOL Red Notices.
His work has included representing individuals facing extradition proceedings in the UK, advising on international criminal investigations and acting in matters involving allegations of serious financial and organised crime.
Ben has developed a particular reputation for his work in INTERPOL and international extradition, and is the author of INTERPOL: Law and Practice, published by Sweet & Maxwell. He is also regularly instructed in matters requiring detailed consideration of international law, human rights and the interaction between domestic and overseas proceedings.
The Spear’s Awards celebrate leading lawyers, wealth managers, private client advisers and professional service providers working with high-net-worth individuals.
The Spear's Awards will take place on 3rd November, at Raffles London at the OWO. For more information on the awards click here.
The nomination reflects Ben’s continued work at the forefront of complex international cases.
Congratulations to Ben from everyone at 5SAH.
Ben Keith is a leading barrister specialising in cross-border and international cases. He deals with all aspects of Extradition, Human Rights, Mutual Legal Assistance, Interpol, Financial crime and International Law including sanctions. He represents governments, political and military leaders, High Net Worth individuals, human rights defenders and business leaders in the most sensitive cases.
He has extensive experience of appellate proceedings before the Administrative and Divisional Courts, Civil and Criminal Divisions of the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court as well as applications and appeals to the European Court of Human Rights, (ECHR) and United Nations.
A specialist in political cases and those arising from corporate raiding and a leading authority on the removal of INTERPOL Red Notices for worldwide clients.
Contact our expert clerking team to discuss instructing Ben (direct access or through a Solicitor) on T: +44 (0) 207 332 5400 or E: clerks@5sah.co.uk
