Practice Areas
Expertise
Robert Ryall has 20 years experience in litigation, with a particular expertise in Director/shareholder disputes, complex high value contractual claims, construction and intellectual property disputes.
Robert is also gaining a strong reputation in sports related litigation acting for high profile sporting individuals particularly in the motorsport world.
Robert heads up the Commercial Litigation Department, which has been ranked in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 by the Legal 500 as a top tier Firm in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Middlesex and Buckinghamshire.
Robert is also a Trustee for Keech Hospice Care.
Professional Memberships
- Association of Pension Lawyers (APL)
- Professional Negligence Lawyers Association (PNLA)
- Solicitors Association of Higher Court Advocates (SAHCA)
- Society of Construction Law (SCL)
Career History
- 2005 - Partner and Head of Commercial Litigation, SA Law
- 2002 - Partner and Head of Commercial Litigation, Pictons Solicitors
- 2000 - Associate and Head of Commercial Litigation, Pictons Solicitors
- 1994 - Assistant Solicitor, Pictons Solicitors
- 1994 - Qualified, Pictons Solicitors
Articles and Publications
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Awards and Accolades
"Robert Ryall wins praise from interviewees for being a 'down-to-earth guy who really takes the time to understand his clients' businesses.' He heads the team and focuses on IP, sport and construction disputes"
Chambers & Partners (2010)
The ‘sharp and astute advice’ offered by Robert Ryall is highly valued. Robert is commended for ‘calmness in volatile situations’ and ‘bring sharp focus to decision making moments’.
The Legal 500 (2010)
"2009 - SA Law LLP’s ‘client-conscious‘ practice has seen an increase in instructions from the automotive sector and fields a heavyweight presence in the IT, sports and retail sectors."
The Legal 500 (2009)
"SA Law LLP advised on heavyweight disputes in the energy, IT, sports and retail sectors. Robert Ryall heads a five-assistant team."
The Legal 500 (2008)
“Robert Ryall overseas a busy litigation practice at SA Law LLP, which advises on a wide range of disputes including construction and sports-related litigation. The “professional and courteous” team advises some impressive clients, including a well-known entertainment company and a leading events company”.
The Legal 500 (2007)
“SA Law LLP's Robert Ryall is recommended 'without reservation' for a range of disputes including professional negligence, property and pensions claims.”
The Legal 500 (2006)
"I have been extremely impressed by the quality of service from SA Law in advising and dealing with all areas of our commercial litigation dispute with one of our suppliers. The legal advice throughout the litigation was of the highest standard and, in particular, Robert Ryall demonstrated a very good understanding of the technical issues of the product at the centre of the dispute. It was a pleasure working with Rob, who is commercially very astute and extremely tenacious in achieving the ‘right’ result. I have no hesitation in recommending the SA Law Commercial Litigation department – in particular Robert Ryall – as the department offers an excellent standard of service in all areas at very competitive rates."
Mark Baker (Finance and Commercial Director), Eltek Valere (UK) Ltd
“We chose SA Law's Commercial Litigation department following a recommendation as we had had concerns with our London lawyers. We were a little reticent to use legal support outside London but are now very glad that we did. SA Law (whom we are now using for an increasing amount of our legal work) and particularly the Commercial Litigation department have exceeded all of our expectations. The service from Robert Ryall is exemplary. Response times are immediate. The advice is "commercially realistic, practical and above all aligned with our business needs". They really know what is important to us and have demonstrated a strength in depth that we had not expected outside London. We have total confidence and respect for the department and particularly Robert Ryall who we would not hesitate to recommend. The rates charged are significantly cheaper than our usual London firm and yet the advice is on a par and the service streets ahead. They are a ‘real alternative’ to London lawyers."
Matt Saunders (Director), Workpl@ce UK Ltd
Personal Information
Likes:
Football (particularly Watford FC), golf, family and foods that are bad for you.
Dislikes:
Taxes, traffic, foods that are good for you and Watford FC losing!