An INTERPOL law firm is built on one thing: knowing how the CCF actually decides. Not a court, but a supervisory body with its own procedures, its own standards, and its own case law. Six years inside the Commission taught us exactly how cases are won and lost.
Practice Areas

What an INTERPOL Law Firm Does

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Red Notice Removal

Deletion requests challenging notices that fail to comply with INTERPOL's Constitution, the RPD, or CCF case law.
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Preemptive Requests

Filing arguments with the CCF before a politically or commercially motivated notice enters the system.
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Data Access Requests

Establishing what INTERPOL holds, which NCB originated the data, and what legal basis was cited.
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Temporary Blocking

Immediate suspension of access to contested data while the CCF considers the merits.
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Applications for Revision

Reopening cases under Article 42 where new facts have emerged or circumstances changed.
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Support for Law Firms

INTERPOL analysis and CCF submissions for criminal defence, immigration, and corporate counsel.
INTERPOL law firm reviewing a Red Notice on a mobile device before filing a CCF deletion request
INTERPOL case files prepared by Otherside INTERPOL law firm for a CCF submission
Why Otherside

Why Choose This INTERPOL Law Firm

Six Years Inside the CCF

Otherside is led by a lawyer with six years inside the CCF and more than ten years working on INTERPOL matters. That insider experience shapes how every file is framed, what the Commission expects, and where most submissions fall short. The firm is registered with the Marseille Bar and bound by professional secrecy. More about the founder.

One of the Few INTERPOL-Only Firms in the World

Otherside is one of the very few law firms in the world dedicated entirely to INTERPOL matters. No general criminal practice, no extradition, no sanctions compliance, nothing else. Every hour of the firm's time goes to representing clients before the CCF, which means each file gets the depth that only a specialist practice can offer. See the firm in the press.

A Verifiable Track Record

The firm's results before the CCF are documented and verifiable. Red Notice deletions and temporary blockings across multiple requesting countries, including Article 2 and Article 3 matters. See selected results.

Transparent and Predictable Fees

Fees are fixed in writing before the engagement letter is signed. Hourly billing applies only in narrow situations where a fixed fee cannot reasonably be set. No open-ended estimates, no surprise invoices. See how fees work.

A Before the engagement letter
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Pre-screening

Initial review

Submit a short presentation of your situation through the contact form, with any relevant documents. Otherside reviews the inquiry against its criteria for intervention. No commitment, no fee at this stage.

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Zoom consultation

Free 30-minute call

If the case falls within scope, a confidential Zoom consultation is offered at no charge to gather more information and confirm whether the firm can assist.

Languages. The consultation is held in English or French. Where interpretation in another language is required, it can be arranged in advance and is paid for ahead of the consultation by the person requesting it.

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Fee proposal

Written quote

Following the consultation, Otherside sends a written fee proposal setting out the engagement terms and a fixed fee for the work.

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Engagement letter

Electronic signature

If the fee proposal is accepted, an engagement letter setting out the scope of services, fees, and the limits of the mandate is signed electronically through DocuSign.

B After the engagement letter is signed
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Kickoff

Drafting begins

Drafting starts once two conditions are met: the first installment of the fee has been received and the required supporting documents have been provided, whichever is the later. Scope of services, fixed fee, and estimated timeframe are already fixed in the engagement letter. Nothing is billed beyond the agreed fee.

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Drafting

Two to six weeks of work

Depending on the request type, drafting typically takes between two and six weeks. Preemptive requests sit at the shorter end of that range; deletion requests and applications for revision sit at the longer end. The estimated timeframe for the specific file is set out in the engagement letter so the client has predictability from the outset.

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Client review

Draft submitted for approval

Once the submission is ready, it is sent to the client in draft form. Comments, edits, and additional context are incorporated before anything is lodged. The file is only filed when the client has approved the final version.

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Filing

Lodged through the CCF Portal

The approved submission is lodged through the CCF Portal. The Commission acknowledges receipt and the file is officially pending before the CCF.

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Pending phase

Follow-up with the Commission

While the case is pending, Otherside monitors the statutory timeframes set out in the CCF Statute: four months for an access request and nine months for a deletion request. Where these deadlines are not respected, formal follow-up requests are submitted to keep the file moving.

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Until termination

Ongoing client support

Otherside remains available to answer the client's questions throughout the procedure, from filing through to the final decision of the Commission. Communication is in English or French.

Note. Timeframes set out above describe the work performed by the firm on the file. The Commission's own decision timeline is governed by the CCF Statute and sits outside the firm's control.
The Firm
About the Founder
Six years as a Legal Officer at the CCF. The background behind the practice and why it exists.
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The Firm
Results
Red Notice deletions and temporary blocking obtained from the CCF.
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The Firm
Press Mentions
Media coverage and external references to the firm's work in INTERPOL and CCF matters.
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The Firm
Fees
Fixed fees set in writing before the engagement letter is signed.
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Notice Types

INTERPOL Notices We Challenge

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Red Notices

Seeking the location and provisional arrest of a wanted person with a view to extradition. Governed by Article 82 of the RPD.

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Yellow Notices

Issued to help locate missing persons or identify persons unable to identify themselves. Governed by Article 88 of the RPD.

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Blue Notices

Requesting the collection of additional information about a person in relation to a criminal matter. Governed by Article 87 of the RPD.

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04

Green Notices

Warning about persons considered to pose a possible threat to public safety. Governed by Article 89 of the RPD.

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Common Questions

INTERPOL Law Firm FAQ

What is an INTERPOL law firm?
An INTERPOL law firm is a legal practice that focuses on challenging data recorded in INTERPOL's files, primarily through the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL's Files (CCF). This includes requesting the deletion of Red Notices, diffusions, and other records that do not comply with INTERPOL's rules.
Do I need a lawyer based in France to challenge an INTERPOL notice?
No. The CCF operates a written procedure. There is no requirement for physical presence in France or in any particular jurisdiction. We represent clients from every region and handle the entire process remotely.
What is the CCF?
The Commission for the Control of INTERPOL's Files is the independent body responsible for ensuring that INTERPOL's processing of personal data complies with its Constitution and Rules. Any person may submit a request to the CCF to access, correct, or delete data concerning them in INTERPOL's files. The CCF's decisions are binding on INTERPOL.
How long does it take to remove a Red Notice?
Timelines depend on the type of request and current CCF workload. The statutory timeframes set out in the INTERPOL legal framework are four months for data access requests and nine months for deletion requests, but backlogs can extend these. Temporary blocking can be obtained in parallel where the circumstances justify it.
Can you help if another law firm is handling my criminal case?
Yes. We regularly work alongside criminal defence teams, immigration lawyers, and corporate counsel. We handle the INTERPOL-specific component while the referring firm manages the broader case.
What does a consultation involve?
A free 30-minute Zoom consultation is offered for cases that meet the firm's criteria for intervention. It is a confidential assessment of your situation: we review the facts, identify the relevant notice or data in INTERPOL's files, and advise on whether a CCF challenge is viable. If we can assist, a written fee proposal follows. If we cannot, we say so. Cases that fall outside scope do not receive a consultation, which protects the time available for substantive work on existing files.
Next Step

Facing an INTERPOL notice? Discuss your case with Otherside.

Otherside represents individuals and companies before the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL's Files, challenging Red Notices, diffusions, and other data in INTERPOL's files. A free 30-minute Zoom consultation is offered where the firm's criteria for representation are met.

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