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Diplomatic protection, supranational fora and the human-rights mechanisms

Led the defence of a South American special envoy detained in transit and transferred to the U.S. despite diplomatic protections, concluding with a full U.S. presidential pardon.

A few recent examples include:

  1. Acting as co-counsel, represented a client before the African Commission on Human and People's Rights, resulting in the halting of extradition pending investigation.
  2. Acting as co-counsel, represented a client before the ECOWAS Court of Justice, resulting in the client's release, cessation of extradition and compensation being ordered.
  3. Represented a South American government before the UN Human Rights Committee and several UN Working Groups and Special Rapporteurs.

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