Fiona Hugo

Fiona Hugo serves as a Partner at Tehan Legal, bringing extensive experience in handling trials across all jurisdictions, including the Magistrate, District, and Supreme courts. Her skills extend to appeal work, where she has successfully appeared as counsel in numerous appeals against both conviction and sentence. Fiona is adept at briefing Senior Counsel and is known for her tenacity and expertise as a criminal advocate. Clients consistently describe Fiona as caring, diligent, and meticulous. Her exceptional legal research capabilities and profound caselaw knowledge distinguish her in the field. Fiona is committed to demystifying the legal system for her clients, fervently advocating for them in court. Her client-focused and pragmatic approach is rooted in her regional work experiences in South Hedland, Carnarvon, Karratha, and Geraldton. Prior to her current role, Fiona advanced from Senior Lawyer to Partner at Tehan Legal, where she has contributed significantly since 2020. Her earlier roles included practising as a lawyer with Gray & Co. Lawyers in Geraldton and the Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia in South Hedland. She also served as a lawyer in Carnarvon, enhancing her regional legal expertise. Before embarking on her legal career, Fiona honed her organisational skills as a ward clerk in the field of women's and newborn health. Her diverse background today informs her comprehensive approach to legal practice.