Karen Todner
Karen is an Internationally renowned human rights lawyer
She qualified in 1987 and for many years was the MD of one of the largest criminal defence firms in the UK. She now specialises in and has a formidable reputation in criminal defence and extradition.
“A formidable opponent”
She is admired for her ‘fearless’ approach to complex cases. Her peers characterise her as a ‘formidable opponent’ and a ‘vociferous litigator’.
“top extradition solicitor”
Karen Todner is praised as a “top extradition solicitor” by a source, who goes on to note: “She is excellent with clients and is someone you want to have on your side.” She has particular expertise in handling extradition requests from Russia, as well as those that require complex consideration of human rights issues.
“A force to be reckoned with.”
Karen has been awarded the Law Society Excellence Award as being Legal Personality of the year. She has also been listed in the Hot 100 Lawyers of 2013 and was shortlisted for Halsbury’s Legal Personality of the Year Award 2013. She is ranked in Chambers Directory as a ‘force to be reckoned with’ and as Band 1 in Chambers for the last six years. She has addressed Parliament and the Access to Justice Committee on human rights issues.
Karen specialises in criminal law including extradition and fraud.
Karen has also represented numerous Police Officers accused of wrong doing including a former Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police.
Karen is accredited to attend Police stations to give effective advice to those under arrest anywhere in the country.
Karen has written many articles for newspapers and regularly gives expert comment on TV and Radio. Read Karen’s interview in this article in Spear’s magazine.
Karen Todner Limited is authorised by the SRA under number 650603. Karen Todner Limited has a contract with the Legal aid Agency to provide legal aid. Legal aid is available for those who qualify financially and pass a merits test.
Karen Todner Limited is authorised and regulation by the Solicitors Regulation Authority SRA number 650603.
Karen Todner Limited is a company registered in England and Wales with company number 11205048. The registered office is at Broughton Hall, Broughton Poggs, Filkins, Lechlade, GR7 3JH.
Karen Todner Limited is registered for VAT and the VAT number is 266478070.
What Karen’s clients say:
Part of the A team for extradition
The best prepared case I’ve seen for many a year
Brilliant!
"Karen has been utterly brilliant in every area of the case since day one."
I was extremely lucky to walk away without even a stain on my character.
We thank you from the very bottom of our hearts for all of your help; and for leaving no stone unturned in the battle to prevent our son from being imprisoned – an outcome that could quite possibly have been akin to a death sentence for him.
The Queen of Extradition
Legally blonde and brilliant!
Rare Breed!
"She is a rare breed of lawyer."
We were in a truly terrifying situation
but having you fighting our corner ....knowing that you had not only the experience and expertise, but also that you actually genuinely cared about getting the best and most just outcome for our circumstances... made the process so much more bearable.
Like taking a gun to a knife fight!
"Going into a court room with Karen Todner is like taking a gun to a knife fight!"
I was very fortunate to have found Karen and for her to take up my case
With a very successful outcome, and if you are fortunate to have Karen act for you, you will realise she is very experienced and very talented solicitor that puts in 100% always and always finds the time for her clients .
Chambers UK guide 2019
Karen Todner of Karen Todner Limited “remains a market leader in this area,” according to sources, who praise her top-level extradition expertise. She has extensive experience handling complex proceedings, particularly those concerning significant human rights issues.
Chambers UK guide 2018
Karen Todner is “known to be one of the best in her field,” according to market commentators, who add: “She’s very tenacious and very charismatic.” She is highly experienced in the domain of extradition, and has a well-recognised public profile in relation to this practice area.