Leonardo Raznovich is a human rights lawyer and practicing barrister whose work focuses on constitutional law, international human rights, and public interest litigation. He has extensive experience in strategic litigation and legislative advocacy aimed at advancing equality and protecting the rights of LGBTQI+ people across the British Overseas Territories and the Caribbean.

His work includes developing legal strategies in significant cases such as Day v Governor of the Cayman Islands ([2022] UKPC 6), concerning the right of same-sex couples to a legal framework functionally equivalent to marriage, and AG v Roderick Ferguson ([2022] UKPC 5). He has also contributed to proceedings and advocacy before international and governmental institutions in matters concerning equality, discrimination, and minority rights.

Leonardo has been actively involved in legislative and policy reform. He submitted written evidence to the UK Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Select Committee concerning the protection of LGBTQI+ rights in the British Overseas Territories and contributed to the development of legal reforms in the Cayman Islands, including consultations on the Civil Partnership Act 2020. His advocacy has also addressed constitutional protections for minorities and the broader implementation of international human rights standards.

He holds a DPhil in Law from the University of Oxford, an LL.M. from Harvard Law School, and a law degree from the University of Buenos Aires. Alongside his legal practice, he has developed an extensive academic career, including serving as Director of International Law and Dispute Resolution at Canterbury Christ Church University. His academic work has been cited by the Caribbean Court of Justice and referenced in United Nations work concerning protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Leonardo has also participated in regional and international initiatives aimed at strengthening the protection of LGBTQI+ rights, including the organization of Caribbean roundtables on LGBTQ+ data and a private audience with Vatican authorities addressing discrimination and violence against LGBTQI+ people. He also serves as legal counsel to Colours Caribbean and has held research and leadership positions at the University of Vienna and within the International Bar Association.