Fiona Ryan is an experienced and highly regarded criminal barrister. She is regularly instructed as leading junior, led junior or junior alone, in serious and complex cases in the Crown Court.
Fiona has a consistently busy and varied criminal practice, appearing on both sides of the court. Her recent cases include allegations of large-scale class-A drugs importation and supply, possession of firearms, people trafficking and organised crime. Fiona is particularly sought after in cases of serious sexual offending.
She is a conscientious and passionate advocate, commended for the thoroughness of her preparation and ability to process and prioritise large quantities of case documentation and identify the critical details. Fiona is adept at establishing an effective rapport with her clients, juries and her opponents. She is especially skilled at gaining the confidence of young or vulnerable witnesses who may require extra attention and sensitive questioning.
She is a Grade 4 panel advocate for the CPS and is a member of the Serious Crime and ‘RASSO’ Specialist Panel.
