Katy Smart Maintains Band 1 Ranking in Chambers and Partners 2026

16 October 2025

We are proud to share that Katy Smart has once again been ranked in Band 1 in the Chambers and Partners 2026 guide, reaffirming her position as one of the UK’s leading criminal defence practitioners.

This continued recognition reflects Katy’s exceptional expertise, strategic insight, and her unwavering commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients. She is known for her calm, focused approach, even in the most high-pressure and complex cases, and is trusted by clients and colleagues alike for her clarity, judgment, and fierce advocacy.

Maintaining a Band 1 ranking year after year is no small achievement – it reflects consistent excellence and a truly distinguished reputation within the legal profession.

Congratulations to Katy on this outstanding and well-deserved recognition.

See our Chambers profile here.

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Katy Smart

Head of Extradition

Katy is a leading specialist extradition lawyer, listed in the Legal 500 for extradition and crime and ranked as a Band 1 extradition lawyer in Chambers and Partners. 

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