Ryan Hira

Ryan is a Partner at Hira Rowan LLP. Prior to being called to the British Columbia bar in 2018, Ryan completed his articles at the firm.  He was an associate until January 1, 2024 when he became a partner.

Ryan maintains a broad litigation practice including civil litigation, commercial litigation and criminal law. He has appeared in all levels of court in British Columbia and has also appeared in the Territorial Court of the Northwest Territories.

Ryan is a graduate from the Robson Hall at the University of Manitoba, where he was the director and founding member of the Robson Hall Racquets Club. Prior to law school, Ryan attended the University of British Columbia where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, with a minor in history.

Outside of work, Ryan is an avid tennis player and has also been known to test his luck at golf and soccer.

Recent Decisions

• R. v. Grafton, 2023 BCPC 191 (CanLII)
• R. v. Tsonos, 2022 BCPC 265
• R. v. Mason, 2022 BCPC 85
• Bajwa v BC Liberal Party, 2022 BCSC 194 (CanLII)
• Dosanjh v. Binpal, 2021 BCSC 1523
• 0981352 B.C. Ltd. v. Sarpal, 2021 BCSC 417
• 0981352 B.C. Ltd. v. Sarpal, 2020 BCSC 1881
• R. v. Buchanan, 2018 Decision of The Honourable Judge J.E. Saunders