Joel undertakes all types of criminal work. Between 2017 and 2024 Joel was appointed as Junior Treasury Counsel at the Central Criminal Court. In 2024 Joel was appointed Silk.
Joel is ranked in both crime and extradition in Chambers Guide to the Bar, and the Legal 500.
In the field of general crime, Joel’s practice comprises mostly homicide, as well as appearances in the Court of Appeal and High Court, and judicial review proceedings.
A regular practitioner in the field of extradition, Joel has represented both individuals and foreign governments in a number of high-profile cases against individuals accused of serious crime including murder, terrorist offences, market manipulation and large-scale fraud. Joel has appeared at all levels from first instance hearings to the Supreme Court.
Joel was shortlisted for the “crime junior of the year” award at the Chambers and Partners UK bar awards 2020.
Ukraine v. D, Ukraine v. H & C (2025/26). Leading counsel for the government of Ukraine in two different extradition cases, involving arguments concerning extradition to a war zone.
Poland v. K (2025/26). Leading counsel for the defendant in extradition proceedings concerning the independence of the Polish judiciary.
Albania v. L (2026). Leading counsel for the defence in extradition proceedings concerning historic murder allegations.
Thailand v. C and another. Leading defence counsel in extradition proceedings concerning the treatment of transgender inmates in the Thai prison estate.
Colombia v. G. Leading counsel for the defence in extradition proceedings arising from a high profile murder case.
Kenya v. P. Leading counsel for the Kenyan government in extradition proceedings concerning an allegation of murder against a former member of the British Armed Forces.
USA v. Julian Assange (2020 to 2024): Junior counsel to the US government in significant and high profile extradition proceedings.
Recent instructions include:
R v. C (2026). Leading prosecution counsel in murder/firearms trial concerning a shooting in South London.
R v. B. (2026) Leading prosecution counsel in murder/attempted murder trial concerning a shooting and subsequent attempted shooting in West London.
R v. S (2026). Leading counsel for the Crown in murder case concerning an allegation of revenge stabbing.
R v. V and ors (2026). Leading prosecution counsel in case concerning allegation of murder and perverting the course of justice arising from a shooting at a party in Croydon and the destruction by fire of the car which was used by those said to be involved in the murder.
R v. B (2027). Leading prosecution counsel in allegation of double murder, s18 and arson arising from a deliberately lit fire in a house of multiple occupancy.
R v. E & C (2027). Leading prosecution counsel, allegation of murder/causing or allowing the death of a child arising from an alleged violent assault on a young baby by one or more of the parents.
Joel is a member of the Criminal Bar Association, the South Eastern Circuit and the Extradition Lawyers’ Association
