Toby Fitzgerald

YEAR OF CALL 1993

‘Toby is a class act. He has the ear of the court due to his focused advocacy and measured approach. He is someone whom judges and solicitors can rely upon to get it right. He brings gravitas to any submission. He is also a rare breed: exceptionally able but a humble barrister. A pleasure to work with.’

The Legal 500 2027

Toby Fitzgerald is a highly sought-after senior barrister who regularly leads in serious and complex cases involving homicide, large-scale fraud, money laundering, serious sexual offences, and multi-defendant drug conspiracies. Toby is trusted by the CPS and leading defence firms for his tactical clarity, effective cross-examination, and skill in managing sensitive disclosure issues.

He has extensive experience in cases involving EncroChat and complex digital forensics, international investigations, and high-profile sexual offences. His practice includes leading multi-disciplinary teams in heavyweight Crown Court litigation and advising in sensitive pre-charge matters with national significance.

Notable Cases

  • R v K (2025)
    Prosecuting a bus driver charged with causing death by dangerous driving at a Kent bus station. Complex mechanical expert evidence regarding alleged vehicle malfunction.

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    R v P (2024)
    Led the prosecution in a manslaughter case involving a fatal stabbing at a house party. Issue at trial was self-defence. Led Charles Drinnan.

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    R. v. W (2025)

    Prosecution of a case charging attempted murder of a tourist outside the British Museum.

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  • R v B and 5 others (2025)
    Leading counsel in a large-scale drugs and money laundering conspiracy involving hundreds of kilos of high-purity cocaine supplied by an Albanian OCG. Case involves EncroChat and complex phone evidence. Led Jenny Burgess.

  • R v B and another (2025)
    Led a prosecution in a multi-million-pound fraud and cryptocurrency laundering case involving 18 fictitious companies and sophisticated money movement schemes. Led Dominic Hockley.

  • R v B (2024)

    Prosecuted a man for directing and financing child sexual abuse globally. NCA received FBI intelligence linking the defendant to live-streamed abuse in Romania and the UK.

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Toby Fitzgerald

MEMBERSHIPS

CPS Advocate Panel Member, Level 4
Fraud Specialist Panel Member
Rape and Child Sexual Abuse Specialist Panel Member
Direct Access Qualified
Vulnerable Witness Training Facilitator

'He is a calm and measured presence in Court. He is meticulously prepared and has great presentational skills in a complex case.' The Legal 500 2026

Ranked as a Leading Junior in Crime. The Legal 500 2025