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Who is Konstantina Zivla
Konstantina Zivla is a Cyprus-qualified lawyer with an international practice focused on INTERPOL Red Notice removals, extradition, and cross-border criminal defence. Her practice is dedicated to assisting individuals affected by INTERPOL Red Notices, Diffusions, and other international law enforcement measures that may lead to detention, extradition proceedings, asset restrictions, or significant reputational damage.
With a focused international practice, she represents clients before INTERPOL’s Commission for the Control of Files (“CCF”), the independent supervisory body responsible for reviewing Access Requests, Deletion Requests, and complaints concerning unlawful data processing within INTERPOL’s systems. Her legal work is grounded in INTERPOL’s Constitution, the Rules on the Processing of Data (“RPD”), and applicable principles of international human rights law.
As a trusted lawyer in International Criminal Law, Konstantina is proud to provide dedicated legal representation in cross-border criminal cases. Client satisfaction, transparency, and strategic legal solutions are at the core of her practice.
Client Testimonials
“Enough cannot be said about Konstantina’s true heart and attention to my family’s cross-border case. With such a sensitive and complex case that effects every area of my family’s life and the constant fear of the unknown, she has not only reassured us everything will be okay but she made us feel as if we have known her our whole life! The professionalism has been seen in every stage of this process,and she has made herself available anytime we needed her. As this case is being conducted from many time zones and multiple countries I am confident we have the best lawyer! I thank God our paths have met and even if my words fall short I am forever grateful for her service. Not just as a lawyer but as a friend!
Thank you.” Verified Google Review by Mr. J.D., USA.
Specialist Practice in INTERPOL Red Notice Removal
Challenging an INTERPOL Red Notice requires precise legal analysis and experience with INTERPOL’s internal procedures. A Red Notice is not an international arrest warrant, yet its consequences can be immediate and severe, including border detention, travel restrictions, banking complications, and exposure to extradition.
Konstantina’s practice centres on assessing whether a notice violates Article 3 of INTERPOL’s Constitution, which prohibits politically, militarily, religiously, or racially motivated cases. She also examines proportionality, neutrality, fair trial guarantees, and compliance with international legal standards. Where violations are identified, she prepares structured and evidence-based submissions seeking deletion or correction of data before the CCF.
Given that CCF decisions are not subject to appeal and revision is strictly limited to new and material facts, each submission must be comprehensive and strategically framed from the outset. Her approach prioritises legal robustness, procedural accuracy, and long-term protection of the client’s rights.
Professional Memberships
Extradition and Cross-Border Criminal Defence
INTERPOL matters frequently intersect with extradition proceedings and domestic criminal investigations. Individuals subject to an INTERPOL Red Notice often face arrest upon travel or parallel judicial actions initiated by the requesting state.
Konstantina coordinates defence strategies across jurisdictions, working with experienced criminal lawyers and extradition specialists to ensure consistency between national proceedings and INTERPOL-related challenges. Her collaboration with Guernica 37 Chambers in London and trusted legal networks across Europe and other regions facilitates structured international representation in complex multi-jurisdictional cases.
This integrated approach ensures that legal arguments presented before the CCF align with defence strategies pursued in domestic courts.
Access Requests
Preventive Requests
Deletion Requests
Her work includes submitting Access Requests to determine whether personal data is held within INTERPOL’s databases, preparing Deletion Requests to challenge unlawful Red Notices or Diffusions, and advising on preventive legal measures where there is a risk of politically motivated or abusive international alerts.
Preventive submissions may be appropriate in circumstances where an individual anticipates misuse of INTERPOL systems. Early legal intervention can strengthen future challenges and reduce long-term legal exposure.
Through detailed review of national court decisions, prosecutorial documents, and official communications submitted to INTERPOL’s General Secretariat, she constructs legal arguments addressing data protection violations, abuse of process, lack of proportionality, and breaches of fundamental rights.
International Clientele and
Confidential Representation
Konstantina represents business professionals, executives, politically exposed individuals, and private clients worldwide who require specialised assistance with INTERPOL Red Notice cases and extradition exposure. Her clients are based across Europe, the Americas, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, reflecting the global reach of INTERPOL measures.
She applies a discreet and client-centred approach, recognising that INTERPOL-related matters often involve sensitive personal, professional, and financial implications. Confidentiality, careful case assessment, and strategic legal planning are central to her practice.
Legal Background and Focused Expertise
Konstantina’s academic training includes international criminal law, cross-border defence strategy, military law, and legal frameworks governing international police cooperation and data protection. She maintains a highly specialised practice focused on INTERPOL defence and international criminal matters rather than general criminal litigation.
Through her specialist platform, Red Notice Track, she provides analysis and representation on INTERPOL Red Notices, Blue Notices, Green Notices, and related enforcement mechanisms, with a practice centred on safeguarding fundamental rights and restoring freedom of movement when international alert systems have been misused.
Confidential Consultation
Individuals seeking legal assistance with INTERPOL Red Notice deletion, Access Requests, preventive submissions, or extradition defence may submit an enquiry for a confidential case assessment to determine the appropriate legal strategy.
