Felicity was recognised as one of the top 5 international lawyers you want on your side by Law and Crime Productions.

Dr Felicity Gerry KC is a renowned international defence counsel with expertise in complex criminal cases, human rights law, and international justice. She has built an unparalleled reputation as a powerhouse.  With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, she has defended clients in high-profile cases across multiple jurisdictions, including the UK, Australia, and international courts. Felicity is celebrated for her leadership in cases involving Homicide, terrorism, modern slavery, and women’s rights, as well as her commitment to justice reform. A respected advocate and educator, she is frequently sought for her insights on legal innovations and her relentless pursuit of fairness in the global legal landscape, consistently pushing the boundaries of justice reform.

Known as “The International Dynamo,” Felicity’s impact spans multiple jurisdictions and career-defining cases, including defending war crimes in International Criminal Courts, shaping UK joint enterprise law in the Supreme Court, advocating for second appeal rights in Australia’s High Court, and representing clients in Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal. Her due diligence work on the Singapore Stock Exchange listing for Justice for Myanmar led to the $82 million divestment of the Golden City scheme, and she famously helped save a trafficked woman from death row in Indonesia. Felicity is also at the forefront of the campaign for a posthumous pardon for Christine Keeler, tied to one of Britain’s most infamous political scandals, The Profumo Affair, and her “rock star lawyering” secured a successful petition for mercy for Indigenous Australian Zak Grieve.

Holding a PhD in human trafficking, Felicity serves as a Senior Anti-Human Trafficking Expert Consultant and Trainer for Lawyers Without Borders. She is also a Professorial Fellow for Restorative Justice NGO RJ4All and an Honorary Professor at the University of Salford, reinforcing her commitment to education, legal innovation, and global justice.

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