An extradition request can change your life in a matter of hours.
Extradition lawyers in Spain
We defend you before the National High Court —the court that resolves extraditions in Spain— with speed, strategy, and absolute discretion.
Dr. Alan Aldana's address, attorney accredited before the International Criminal Court, with over 20 years of experience in extraditions, international criminal law, and complex economic crimes.
Immediate response · Confidential attention · International coordination
Do you need to act urgently?
Is there an international arrest warrant out for him?
We protect your freedom and personal stability from the very first moment.
Can I be arrested upon arrival in Spain?
We evaluate your real risk and design an immediate preventive strategy.
Have you received an extradition request?
We analyzed the procedure with urgency and acted from the beginning of the defense.
How do we defend him
We protect your freedom, your assets, and your reputation.
in complex procedures, with discretion and rigor.
Extraditions
Defense before the National Court in response to requests made by any State.
European Arrest Warrant
Coordinated strategies inside and outside of Spain.
Provisional liberty and precautionary measures
Defense aimed at avoiding incarceration during the proceedings.
Reasons for denial
Double jeopardy, political persecution, and violation of fundamental rights.
Economic crimes
Defense in proceedings related to transnational financial investigations.
International Coordination
We act alongside allied firms in various jurisdictions to respond quickly and accurately.
After the procedure: comprehensive defense
When a delivery is denied or the matter is dismissed, we accompany the client through the complete closure process: deletion of the red notice from INTERPOL's Commission for the Control of Files (CCF) and restoration of their digital reputation (right to be forgotten, Article 17 GDPR).
Clear answers in critical moments
What do I do if a family member is detained at an airport in Spain?
Contact a specialized lawyer immediately. We assist from the first appearance before the National Court and activate the defense without delay.
Can an extradition be stopped?
In many cases, it can be opposed and avoided: due to procedural defects, double jeopardy, statute of limitations, risk to fundamental rights, or political motivation. Each case requires individual analysis.
Can I be arrested in Spain for an order issued by another country?
Yes. An INTERPOL Red Notice or an international warrant can trigger your arrest upon entering Spain. Preventive action reduces that risk.
Do you handle customer matters outside of Spain?
Yes. We coordinate defense with allied firms in various jurisdictions and serve clients who are located abroad.
Is the consultation confidential?
Yes. All communication is protected by professional secrecy from the very first contact.
Direct appearance before the National Court
VENFORT Abogados is a criminal law firm based in Madrid, specializing in extraditions and complex, highly sensitive proceedings.
We defend entrepreneurs, executives, investors, and individuals with high public and reputational exposure, in matters where freedom, assets, and personal and business stability are at stake.
Our structure combines direct representation before the National Court with legal coordination in cross-border matters.
International Coordination
Spain · Portugal · Andorra · France · United Kingdom · Belgium · Colombia · Panama · Dominican Republic · United States · Dubai · Angola · Mozambique · Singapore · China · Thailand.
We work with allied firms that allow us to act with speed, coordination, and absolute discretion.
Proven experience in complex matters
We have intervened in sensitive proceedings where the freedom, assets, and reputation of businessmen, executives, and high-profile families were at stake.
Businesswoman · Venezuela
He highlighted the protection of his family, the recovery of his freedom and asset stability, and the continuity of his family business, in a complex international proceeding.
Russia · Extradition
Defense before the National Court against requests for economic crimes that concealed political persecution. Extradition was denied due to the risk of violation of fundamental rights (Arts. 3 and 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights).
Businessman · United Arab Emirates
He valued the speed of reaction, the coordination between jurisdictions, and cultural and strategic understanding in the defense of the executives and shareholders of a family business group facing a lawfare scenario.
United States · Extradition
Defense against a request for economic crimes. The request was dismissed due to the statute of limitations.
Businessman · Mexico
He emphasized discretion and coordination with his lawyers in Mexico in the defense of a former senior executive against a manipulated proceeding, protecting his reputation and avoiding unnecessary exposure.
See more international experience
Switzerland · Extradition and Judicial Assistance
Defense in proceedings for alleged money laundering. The request was unsuccessful: double incrimination and the sufficiency of the evidence submitted were questioned.
Executive · Persian Gulf
He highlighted the team's immediate action to secure their release from the beginning of the proceedings.
Morocco · Extradition
Defense in passive extraditions for economic crimes that masked political motivations. One of the requests was dismissed because it had not been processed by a judicial body.
Panama · Extradition
Defense in passive extraditions linked to money laundering investigations. The eventual handover was conditioned on prior diplomatic guarantees (Articles 7 and 8 of the American Convention on Human Rights).
Peru · Extradition
Defense against a request for alleged terrorism, with components of political persecution. The request was dismissed due to statute of limitations.
European Union · OECD (Poland and Italy)
Defense against three European Arrest Warrants for criminal organization, fraud, and theft. The extraditions were denied due to missed deadlines and essential flaws in the applications.
In the summarized matters, the delivery requests were denied, dismissed, or archived. In several of them, the firm subsequently assisted the client with the deletion of the Red Notice before the INTERPOL CCF and with the recovery of their digital reputation.
Path
- Over 20 years of experience in international criminal law.
- Performance in cross-border matters high complexity.
- International Legal Coordination in multiple jurisdictions.
- Licensed attorney before the International Criminal Court.
Legal Notice
Each case is unique. Prior experience does not guarantee a specific outcome in future proceedings.
Strategic Direction and Coordination
Dr. Alan Aldana
FOUNDING MEMBER · DIRECTOR
Criminal defense attorney with over 20 years of practice in Spain and Venezuela, accredited by the International Criminal Court (ICC List of Counsel).
He leads defense in extraditions, INTERPOL proceedings, international sanctions, and cross-border criminal litigation, including defense against politically motivated prosecutions (lawfare).
Languages: Spanish and English.
Eduardo Mora Rodriguez
Partner · Litigation Management (Venezuela)
Former prosecutor of the Public Ministry and career official of the criminal judiciary of Caracas.
Specialist in international and economic criminal law; knows criminal procedure from the inside, a decisive advantage in defense strategy.
Languages: Spanish.
Luis Mateo
OF COUNSEL · MATEO LAW
Criminal lawyer specializing in economic criminal law, trained at Complutense University and the University of Montpellier.
Experience in major cases before the National High Court and recognized in the international directory Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Spain 2026 for Criminal Law. Associate Professor at UNED and Comillas (ICADE).
Languages: Spanish, English, French.
Eduardo Gómez Cuadrado
OF COUNSEL · RED JURÍDICA
Criminal defense lawyer, with regular practice before the National High Court.
Experience in criminal defense, prison law, and administrative litigation in matters of special complexity.
Languages: Spanish, Italian.
Alejandro Gámez
OF COUNSEL · RED JURÍDICA
Criminal defense attorney and member of the panel of experts for Fair Trials International, a global leader in fair trial rights.
Master's Degree in Human Rights from the Carlos III University.
Languages: Spanish, English, French.
Prof. Dr. Ludovic Hennebel
INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY
International lawyer and Professor of International Law at Aix-Marseille Université, where he directs the Institute of International Humanitarian Studies.
Visiting Professor at Harvard, NYU, and Sciences Po, with experience before regional courts and specialized United Nations mechanisms and committees on matters of high political and reputational sensitivity.
Languages: Spanish, French, English.
Act today with absolute discretion
A timely decision can completely change the course of an extradition proceeding.
We will evaluate your situation with confidentiality and design a legal strategy tailored to your case.
Immediate response · Absolute confidentiality · Strategic international defense
VENFORT® Lawyers · Madrid · Spain