Hanna Sianko is a legal professional who currently advises on Interpol-related matters, including notices, diffusions and data protection issues, and on extradition matters. Her work centres on cross-border questions and on protecting clients' rights within international cooperation mechanisms, and it draws on her training in international criminal law, human rights law and international commercial law.
Interpol and extradition matters
Hanna's current work covers Interpol notices and diffusions, data protection issues connected with Interpol records, and extradition matters. She advises clients on cross-border legal issues and on safeguarding their rights within international cooperation mechanisms. Her focus on the point where criminal accountability meets human rights protection shapes how she approaches these cases.
Education and training
- Master's degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science, with a master's dissertation on human rights violations
- Education spanning the United Kingdom and the United States
- Background in international development, which allows her to look at matters from both legal and policy perspectives
- Team Leader in the Herbert Smith Freehills Competition Law Moot and participant in a prestigious arbitration moot competition
Earlier experience and languages
At the Community Legal Advice Center in London, Hanna worked on civil, regulatory and commercial matters, with exposure to questions of access to justice and procedural safeguards. She has also worked in business and commercial environments. Her professional background spans both legal and policy spheres, and she is fluent in English, Russian and Spanish.
