Extradition
Extradition under UAE law is a complex process that requires a careful balance of legal, political, and diplomatic considerations. Given the high stakes and sensitivities involved, engaging a highly experienced, market-leading firm is essential to ensure individuals and their interests are protected to the fullest extent.
Horizons& Co.’s experts, notably Managing Partner Ali Al Zarooni, are at the forefront of extradition law in the UAE. Together, our team of Emirati and international specialists, support clients throughout the whole process of this highly complex area. With a stellar record of representing clients on numerous extradition cases, from charges varying from money laundering, fraud and tax evasion to terrorism and drug trafficking, our practitioners play a pivotal role in ensuring the best possible outcomes in each case, ensuring individual’s interests are protected throughout.
We advise from the initial request for submission from the requesting country, including its validity, through the various levels of the UAE Courts, with the final decision made by the Central Government of the UAE, and including all the appeal process. We also provide expert testimony on behalf of clients on UAE extradition law before courts and institutions around the world.
Representative Experience
- A UAE resident successfully against an extradition request by the Government of Norway in relation to charges of money laundering and tax evasion before the UAE onshore courts and the criminal division of the Court of Appeal.
- Two separate private individuals successfully on requests from the Italian and Belgian Governments for extradition relating to charges of drug trafficking.
- A Dutch-Iranian national successfully against an extradition request made by the Dutch Authorities relating to a charge of committing premeditated murder.
- An Indian national successfully on a request for extradition by the Australian Authorities based on allegations relating to the crime of offering or facilitating a bribe.
- A Moroccan national successfully against an extradition request by the Dutch Authorities whereby our client was accused of a series of crimes including drug trafficking, arms trafficking, and money laundering.
- A South-East Asian national successfully on an extradition request by the Australian Authorities against relating to the charges of bribery and extortion, with the UAE Government refusing the request.
- An Italian national on a request for extradition by the Italian Authorities on charges of membership in and leading an armed criminal gang aimed that facilitated. We demonstrated that the formal conditions for extradition were not met and successfully protected our client against extradition.
- A Spanish national on a request from the Spanish Authorities for alleged drug trafficking charges. Due to Spanish Authorities failing to provide the required document, the extradition request was denied.
- A Brazilian national successfully against multiple extradition requests whereby we demonstrated they did not meet the UAE’s extradition requirements.
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