Christina Abdel Ahad is a Senior Associate who works on extradition proceedings and requests to delete INTERPOL Red Notices. Her training in international human rights law, with a focus on international criminal law, international crimes and the protection of fundamental rights, shapes how she approaches cases in which a person is sought across borders.
Extradition and Red Notice work
- Extradition proceedings
- Requests to delete INTERPOL Red Notices
- Preventive legal strategies for clients facing international legal cooperation measures
- Protection of clients' rights within international legal cooperation frameworks
Education
Christina holds a Bachelor of Laws from the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik and two Master of Laws degrees: International Business Law from the Lebanese American University and International Human Rights Law from Indiana University. During her human rights specialisation she concentrated on international criminal law, international crimes and the protection of fundamental human rights.
Corporate drafting and languages
Alongside her extradition work, she drafts and reviews corporate and commercial documents, including share purchase agreements, statements of work, arbitration agreements and instruments related to corporate transactions and wealth management. Her mother tongue is Arabic, and she works proficiently in English and French, which allows her to assist clients and handle materials in several languages.
