Client 2020“I was introduced to Ryan as my barrister, and what a weight lifted from my shoulders! Such a professional-no hassle totally ‘smart’ gentleman I can’t ever thank him enough! So refreshing and professional at a difficult time for me! Thank you.“
CPS 2023“…Ryan has not been at the bar that long and often defends, but he had a great attitude and worked really hard to get the right result in difficult circumstances.”
Ryan is known for his approachable nature and ability to quickly get to the core of any case. Ryan’s meticulous preparation and confident advocacy have enabled him to build his practice rapidly, as well as set up long-standing professional relationships with those who instruct him.
Ryan’s practice is based in the Crown Court, where he prosecutes (he is a CPS Level 2 Prosecutor) but usually defends those accused of crime.
Ryan’s practice covers virtually the full spectrum of criminal offences, including but not limited to: serious non-fatal violence, weapons offences, arson, fraud, public order, harassment/stalking, sexual offences, motoring offences, drug offences (including multi-handed conspiracies), theft, robbery, burglary and offences against public decency.
Ryan is regularly instructed in trials, Newton hearings, breach hearings, committals for sentence, appeals and bail applications. He is adept at handling complex matters and cases involving technical points of law. Ryan has defended in cases with issues of insanity, automatism and modern slavery.
Ryan has experience of acting and advising in applications under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA). He has appeared as a lone junior in both the High Court and Court of Appeal.
Before joining Devon Chambers and focusing on crime, Ryan worked as a freelance County Court advocate. He appeared in nearly 2,500 civil hearings on Circuit, meaning he is confident and competent to act in civil matters, particularly in the fields of housing, insolvency and contract. Ryan retains a purely civil practice, both advisory and advocacy-based.
Said background has led to considerable demand for Ryan to act for parties in applications within a civil jurisdiction, but arising from a criminal context. Recent such instructions include contempt proceedings, committals arising out of alleged breaches of anti-social behaviour injunctions, applications by the Police as well as appeals against the revocation of firearms/shotgun licences.
Ryan is regulated by the Bar Standards Board.
Ryan is regulated by the Bar Standards Board.