Nicola Canestrini is a partner at CanestiniLex, a law firm based in Rovereto, Italy. Nicola is one of Italy’s leading experts in international criminal law with a particular focus on extradition and INTERPOL abuse. With over two decades of experience, his work stands out for its meticulous and innovative approach to protecting the fundamental rights of individuals involved in international judicial cooperation proceedings. Nicola has successfully represented numerous clients in extradition cases before all the major Italian and European courts, earning a reputation for excellence and professional rigor. His expertise extends to addressing irregularities in the use of INTERPOL mechanisms, particularly the misuse of Red Notices to target political dissidents and other individuals subject to unjust persecution. In addition to his practice, Nicola has been deeply engaged in academic and public discourse. He has delivered lectures at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Law School and the University of Oxford, addressing key topics in international criminal law, from transnational justice to the regulation of judicial cooperation tools. His scholarly contributions, published in leading Italian criminal law journals, serve as a reference point for academics and practitioners seeking to understand the contemporary challenges of international criminal law.