Robert Ryall
SA Law LLPSA Law LLP receives praise as ‘personal and friendly, but not afraid to take punchy and forceful decisions in litigation’. Robert Ryall and Tracy Lacey-Smith jointly lead the department: Ryall has over 30 years of experience in complex dispute resolution matters, including litigation and arbitration, whilst Lacey-Smith is known for being ’comprehensive in her detailed advice’. Clare Mackay is a key contact for complex contractual disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘Very professional and dedicated lawyers at the firm. A personal touch makes a difference.’
‘Very fast service, very well priced and very responsive with a personal touch.’
‘Commercial Matter: The team quickly grasped the crux of the problem, advised and acted quickly and brought matter to a swift and very satisfactory conclusion. As a business, that's what we wanted and that's what we got.’
‘Simon Walsh is an exceptional individual, who went above and beyond for us.’
‘High degree of knowledge with robust advice. Excellent client care skills and good on strategy.’
‘Tracy Lacey-Smith is comprehensive in her detailed advice. She is able to produce documents with excellent quality. She is very proactive and is good with making sure that the case is fully prepared.'
- 'Simon Walsh is pragmatic and sensible. He can analyse a legal problem quickly and get to grips with the material. He is tenacious in correspondence.'
- 'Clare Mackay is excellent with clients. She is able to write eloquently and persuasively. She has a high degree of knowledge concerning partnership disputes and commercial claims. ’
Key clients
- Motor Fuel Group
- Techna International Limited
- The Watford Association Football Club
- Oaklands College
- Ocado Group PLC
- Chesside Homes Limited
- Aurora Group
- McCloskey Equipment Limited
- MSH Planning Limited
- Middlesex University
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Clare Mackay
SA Law LLP
Simon Walsh
SA Law LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Robert Ryall, Tracy Lacey-Smith