Robert Ryall
UK Guide 2025
Band 3 : Litigation
Band 3
About
Provided by Robert Ryall
Practice Areas
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.
Professional Memberships
Association of Pension Lawyers (APL)
Professional Negligence Lawyers Association (PNLA)
Solicitors Association of Higher Court Advocates (SAHCA)
Society of Construction Law (SCL)
Personal
Rob enjoys playing golf and football.
Chambers Review
UK
Robert Ryall is the joint head of the commercial litigation team at SA Law. He assists companies and individuals with a range of commercial litigation, including breach of agreement claims and shareholder disputes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Robert Ryall provided a first-class service understanding the complex and technical nature of the case and guiding us to good settlements. I would always recommend Robert; he is our go-to lawyer."
"Rob is extremely experienced, goes the extra mile for clients and is very good in cases."
"Robert Ryall provided a first-class service understanding the complex and technical nature of the case and guiding us to good settlements. I would always recommend Robert; he is our go-to lawyer."
"Rob is extremely experienced, goes the extra mile for clients and is very good in cases."