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Expert Criminal Law & Extradition Solicitors in London
Lartey & Co Solicitors & Co Solicitors is a dedicated law firm committed to delivering specialist legal advice and representation across a wide range of practice areas. Our expertise spans Criminal Law, Extradition Law, Regulatory Law, Professional Discipline, Appeals, and Cash Seizure & Forfeiture cases. With offices in Central London and South London, we pride ourselves on providing personalised, results-driven legal services to clients facing complex legal challenges. Our team of experienced solicitors and legal professionals is driven by the belief that everyone deserves a strong, principled defence. We offer 24/7 police station representation, Magistrates' Court and Crown Court defence, and expert guidance in extradition proceedings.Our firm has a proven track record in landmark cases, including the successful discharge of extradition requests and the quashing of wrongful convictions. We combine meticulous preparation with persuasive advocacy to protect clients' rights and achieve optimal outcomes. Our services extend to cash seizure disputes, fare evasion prosecutions, and financial crime defence, supported by a client-first approach that ensures clear communication and full support throughout the legal process. As a regulated firm with the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we maintain the highest professional standards while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
Services
Criminal Law
Extradition
Cash Seizure
Fare Evasion
Appeals
Police Station Representation
Magistrates Court Defence
Crown Court Defence
Interpol Red Notices
Confiscation Cases
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 police station representation across London and the UK
- Proven track record in landmark extradition and criminal appeal cases
- Specialist expertise in Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 cash seizure proceedings
- Our team includes the incoming President of the London Criminal Courts Solicitors' Association
- Successfully challenged Interpol Red Notices and extradition requests from 15+ jurisdictions
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Criminal Law
Our criminal law practice provides expert representation for serious offences including murder, fraud, drug conspiracies, and sexual offences. We offer strategic advice from police station through to Crown Court trials. Our solicitors combine technical expertise with compassionate support to protect clients' rights and achieve optimal outcomes in complex cases.
Extradition
We specialise in challenging extradition requests under both European Arrest Warrants and non-EU processes. Our team has secured landmark rulings including the first successful Forum Bar argument at the High Court. We handle cases from initial Interpol Red Notices through to final appeals, protecting clients from politically motivated or disproportionate extradition attempts.
Cash Seizure
Our cash seizure specialists challenge unlawful detentions under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. We represent clients facing cash forfeiture proceedings by police, HMRC, and Border Force. With experience handling cases from 500 to millions of pounds, we provide discreet representation to restore legitimate funds while challenging unfounded allegations of criminal activity.
Fare Evasion
We defend fare evasion prosecutions that can impact immigration status and professional careers. Our solicitors negotiate with Transport for London and rail operators to avoid convictions where possible. With nationwide court representation, we provide urgent advice for clients facing fare evasion summonses and criminal record implications.
Appeals
Our appeals team has quashed wrongful convictions at the Court of Appeal and secured retrial acquittals. We specialise in complex criminal appeals involving fresh evidence, procedural errors, and miscarriages of justice. With experience in both domestic and international appeal processes, we provide strategic challenges to adverse legal decisions.
People
Jason Lartey
Managing Director / Solicitor Advocate
Jason Lartey & Co Solicitors & Co Solicitors is a leading criminal defence solicitor with expertise in extradition law and criminal appeals. Qualified since 2012, he has represented clients in high-profile cases including the landmark Lauri Love extradition challenge. He will serve as President of the London Criminal Courts Solicitors' Association from November 2025.
Laura Hayward
Head of Extradition
Laura Hayward is a respected extradition lawyer with experience in complex international cases. She has successfully represented clients facing extradition from European and global jurisdictions, specialising in human rights defences under the European Convention on Human Rights. Her practice includes challenging politically motivated extradition requests and Interpol Red Notices.
Scarlett Kelly
Paralegal
Scarlett Kelly supports the criminal defence team with case preparation and client communication. Training to become a qualified Police Station Representative, she assists in Magistrates' Court cases and Crown Court matters. She is currently undertaking a training contract with the firm to qualify as a criminal defence solicitor.
Ayse Robertshaw
Apprentice
Ayse Robertshaw supports the firm's administrative operations and client services. As an Administrative Apprentice, she manages case files, schedules appointments, and provides first-point contact for clients. She has developed expertise in legal office management and client communication over her year with the firm.
Amanda Ghanie
Business Development Consultant
Amanda Ghanie leads business development with 30 years' experience in legal leadership roles. Former Chief Operating Officer at a leading London practice, she focuses on strategic expansion, team recruitment, and service diversification while maintaining high professional standards across the firm's operations.
Questions
What areas of law does Lartey & Co Solicitors & Co Solicitors & Co Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in Criminal Law, Extradition Law, Cash Seizure & Forfeiture, Fare Evasion, Appeals, and Regulatory Law cases across London and the UK.
Do you offer 24/7 legal representation?
Yes, our criminal defence solicitors provide 24-hour police station representation across London and the UK for urgent legal matters.
Can you challenge Interpol Red Notices?
Yes, our extradition team prepares submissions to challenge and remove Interpol Red Notices through the Commission for the Control of Interpol's Files.
How do you handle cash seizure cases?
We challenge unlawful cash detentions under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, prepare evidence of legitimate funds, and represent clients in forfeiture hearings.
What should I do if facing extradition?
Contact our specialist extradition solicitors immediately to explore defence options including human rights arguments, Forum Bar challenges, and abuse of process claims.
Do you handle fare evasion prosecutions?
Yes, we defend fare evasion cases that could impact professional careers or immigration status, negotiating with prosecutors to avoid convictions where possible.
