Felix Appelbe is a distinguished solicitor whose career is marked by innovation, high-profile cases, and international reach. His approach to law extends beyond traditional practice, using legal expertise as a tool for positive social and environmental change.
Innovation
Felix's legal career is characterised by groundbreaking initiatives that merge law with social and environmental causes.
- Co-founded Save The Elephants with Ian Douglas Hamilton, establishing it as a charity and growing it from a late-night discussion around the camp-fire to become an important and well-known global charity.
- Conceptualised the Peace Corps alternative for lesser offenders, proposing a system for rehabilitation and cost savings
- Pioneered legal structures for novel charitable initiatives, bridging law and social entrepreneurship
High-Profile
Felix has successfully navigated complex, high-stakes legal challenges for a diverse range of clients.
- Secured an emergency injunction against the BBC, preventing the screening of a potentially libellous film about a Forestry Group client
- Represented a foreign Princess in a high-stakes case involving suspected terrorism, adapting legal strategies to ensure client safety
- Successfully led a case in the House of Lords against the actors union, Equity, to uphold a leading Actor in an anti-Apartheid protest action
- Successfully defended an Italian dignitary in a libel case against a national newspaper regarding alleged involvement in an international kidnapping
International
Felix's legal acumen extends to international jurisdictions, handling cases with global implications.
- Served as one of the few Privy Council Agents, handling landmark cases from Western Australia
- Represented Western Australia's State Energy Commission and major coal mining interests in the Privy Council
- Advised an international orchestra on tax structuring that helped the orchestra achieve financial viability and grow to become a household name.
Beyond Traditional Law
Felix blends legal knowledge with social entrepreneurship through The Contributive Society, an informal band of collaborators who support innovators and change-makers
Felix continues to advise on the intersection of law, philanthropy, and environmental conservation.
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