International Human Rights Advisors

We are leading international lawyers and human rights experts. We advise governments, individuals, NGOs and companies

We bring together specialist legal and strategic knowledge to build, strengthen and advise clients. We draw upon decades of experience acting in international law, in jurisdictions around the world, as well as campaigning and political expertise to develop strategies that shape narratives and opinions for our clients.

We assist our clients in person and on the ground. We have significant experience of in-country representation, in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and throughout Africa. We make ourselves personally available to clients around the globe, wherever the jurisdiction.

We are unique: led by barristers, experienced in the field, able to offer insights and advice in the most complex and sensitive matters.

Above all, we listen to our clients. We believe that everyone has a right to a fair hearing and to be treated with integrity.

WHAT WE DO

International Law

Interpol

Legal & Litigation Campaigns

Pro Bono

Research & Reports

Sanctions

UN Special Procedures

IHR Advisors in the News

News

Ben Keith and Rhys Davies Recognised for their Commitment to Pro Bono

Ben Keith and Rhys Davies named in the 2025 Pro Bono Recognition List

Ben Keith writes for Newsweek | Landmine Victims Deserve More Than Sympathy. It's Time for a UN Fund To Support Them | Opinion

Ben Keith writes for Newsweek on 4 April 2025

Ben Keith to Speak at "Targeted Sanctions and Human Rights" Panel

Ben Keith to Speak at "Targeted Sanctions and Human Rights" Event on 4 April 2025 at King’s College London

Ben Keith to Speak at United Nations Side-Event on Landmine Victim Compensation

On 1st April 2025, Ben Keith will be speaking at a side event during the 58th Human Rights Council in Geneva

Rhys Davies and Ben Keith write for City A.M.

Rhys Davies and Ben Keith have co-authored an article for City A.M., warning of the Kremlin’s abuse of INTERPOL Red Notices to silence political opponents beyond Russia’s borders.

Rhys Davies and Ben Keith Give Evidence to Parliamentary Joint Select Committee on Human Rights

Leading barristers Ben Keith and Rhys Davies gave evidence to Parliament, exposing how authoritarian regimes are hijacking INTERPOL to persecute dissidents worldwide.

Ben Keith represents the Government of India in significant extradition appeal

Ben Keith acted on behalf of the Government of India in the case of Bhandari v India [2025] 449 (Admin).

China and Human Rights - Ben Keith writes for the Daily Telegraph.

Extradition Lawyer Ben Keith acted on behalf of the Government of Japan in Landmark Extradition Appeal

The appeals by the Government of Japan in the first extradition request made to the UK were allowed on Wednesday 29 January 2025.

Ben Keith writes for Solicitor’s Journal | INTERPOL is at a crossroads amid rising global repression

Ben Keith writes for the Solicitor’s Journal on 14 January 2025

Ben Keith and Rhys Davies featured in The Telegraph | David Lammy urged to sanction Gulf official over jailing of British businessman

Ben Keith and Rhys Davies featured in The Telegraph on 11 January 2025

Ben Keith discusses alleged corruption scandal at the heart of Interpol involving a former senior Interpol official

Ben Keith discusses alleged corruption scandal. A Bloomberg article published on 23 December 2024 by Hugo Miller and Irina Vilcu revealed shocking allegations of a former senior Interpol official involving abuse of power within Interpol.

Rhys Davies features in The Guardian | From Egypt to India, five jailed men who feel abandoned by Britain

Rhys Davies features in The Guardian on 26 November 2024

Ben Keith co-authors chapter on Interpol for Global Investigations Review

Ben Keith writes for Global Investigations Review on Interpol on 13 November 2024

Rhys Davies writes for The Times | Interpol needs robust reform to restore its integrity

Rhys Davies writes for The Times on 7 November 2024

Ben Keith writes for The Telegraph | Is David Lammy prioritising arms sales over human rights? With the UAE, it sure looks that way

Ben Keith writes for The Telegraph on 29 September 2024.

Ben Keith to discuss Transnational Repression in Bahrain & UAE at the United Nations

On 13 September 2024, a crucial side event will take place during the 57th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva. "Addressing Transnational Repression: Human Rights Abuses and Espionage by the UAE and Bahrain," aims to shed light on the pressing issue of transnational repression.

Ben Keith featured in The Telegraph | Decorated ex-Royal Marine detained by UAE ‘relieved’ to be back in Britain

Ben Keith featured in The Telegraph on 25 June 2024

IHR Advisors featured in Middle East Eye | As transnational repression gets attention in US, activists call for focus on UAE

IHR Advisors featured in Middle East Eye on 11 June 2024

Rhys Davies features in Middle East Eye | Dubai holds former British marine on spying charges

Rhys Davies was featured in Middle East Eye on 5 June 2024.

Rhys Davies and Ben Keith host European Legal Debate in Brussels

IHR Advisors hosted a seminar on UAE Autocracy and Transnational Repression on 28 May 2024 in Brussels: ‘2nd European Legal Debate: International Law in the Face of Autocracy: Examinig the Role of the UAE’

IHR Advisors to host Seminar in U.S. | Hostile Intent: UAE Subversion & Transnational Repression

Organised by International Human Rights Advisors in association with DAWN Mena: a discussion regarding the UAE’s role in transnational repression, espionage, subverting democratic processes, and an evaluation of policy recommendations for the US Government.