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Crime - London (Bar)
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Edward Fitzgerald KC
Edward Fitzgerald KC is an excellent practitioner and pre-eminent figure at the Bar who comes highly recommended by market commentators for his expertise in extradition matters. He is also noted for his international practice. Fitzgerald has considerable expertise in an array of criminal matters, including murder, and is also renowned for his international criminal law expertise. He is a regular before the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and Privy Council.

Strengths

"His ability to present arguments in court is unmatched and his advocacy is outstanding."

"An outstanding and highly respected advocate whose knowledge of the subject matter in criminal law, procedure and evidence in the English-speaking Caribbean makes him the first choice when it comes to appeals against convictions in criminal cases."


Extradition - London (Bar)
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Edward Fitzgerald KC
Edward Fitzgerald KC has a varied practice regularly taking on the most serious cases and representing the most high-profile defendants such as Gary McKinnon and Julian Assange. He is highly regarded for his expertise in human rights and civil liberties.

Strengths

"He is the best in the business. It is one thing to get to the top of the game, it is another thing to stay there. His intellectual passion is matched only by his deep empathy for the individuals that he deals with."

"Edward's ability to present arguments in court is unmatched. His advocacy is outstanding, and he puts his all in, fighting hard for his clients."


Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)
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Edward Fitzgerald KC
Edward Fitzgerald KC is a pre-eminent silk with vast experience in domestic and international public law. He receives instructions from NGOs and individual or corporate claimants challenging controversial legislation and policy. He is recommended particularly for cases involving human rights, criminal and constitutional law.

Strengths

"He is one of the leading silks of his generation."

"A living legend."


Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)
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Edward Fitzgerald KC
Edward Fitzgerald KC is a highly acclaimed silk who offers vast experience across the fields of public, criminal and international human rights law. He is regularly called upon to handle the most significant, highly publicised cases, routinely appearing before the Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court and the European Court of Human Rights. He is highly regarded for his work on behalf of vulnerable individuals.

Strengths

"To work with Edward is an utter delight. To watch him pick up and master a case is something of a privilege."

"He is a top performer in the most difficult of cases. His courtroom advocacy is stellar and his commitment to his clients is unchallenged."


International Human Rights Law - London (Bar)
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Edward Fitzgerald KC
Edward Fitzgerald KC is a highly acclaimed silk who offers vast experience across the fields of public, criminal and international human rights law. He is regularly called upon to handle the most significant, highly publicised cases, routinely appearing before the Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court and the European Court of Human Rights. He is highly regarded for his work on behalf of vulnerable individuals.

Strengths

"To work with Edward is an utter delight. To watch him pick up and master a case is something of a privilege."

"He is a top performer in the most difficult of cases. His courtroom advocacy is stellar and his commitment to his clients is unchallenged."

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