Solicitors

Robert Ryall

Robert Ryall

SA Law LLP, South East

Work Department

Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Position

Partner and Joint Head of Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Specialising in complex contractual disputes (often with cross-border elements) Rob has particular expertise in director/shareholder disputes and construction disputes. He advices individuals, SME’s and large corporates - often in the construction, media, entertainment and energy sectors - and has specialist expertise in sports litigation, acting for both individual sporting personalities as well as sporting clubs and organisations.

Rob receives acclaim from clients and contemporaries. He is known for his ‘calmness in volatile situations’, ‘sharp and astute advice’ and for ‘bringing sharp focus to decision making moments.’

Career

Pictons (1991-2005): qualified 1994, appointed Associate and Head of Commercial Litigation (2000) and Partner and Head of Commercial Litigation (2002); SA Law LLP (2005 to date): Partner and Joint Head of Commercial Litigation since 2005.

Current directorships: Vice-chair of Keech Hospice Care.

Memberships

Association of Pension Lawyers (APL); Professional Negligence Lawyers Association (PNLA); Solicitors Association of Higher Court Advocates (SAHCA); Society of Construction Law (SCL).

Education

St Columbus College, St Albans; Newcastle University (1991 LLB Hons).

Leisure

Rob enjoys playing golf and football.

Mentions

Dispute resolution • South East

Commercial litigation: Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx

Leading partner