Rosannah Gaisford

Legal Director, Dispute Resolution

Rosannah Gaisford has advised clients for 12 years on the resolution of their large, complex, domestic and cross-border disputes. She regularly represents clients through negotiated settlement, expert determination, litigation, and arbitration, and has acted on matters ranging from modest amounts in the tens of thousands to multi-million pound cases.

Rosannah also advises clients at the contract negotiation stage, and when contractual relationships come under strain, helping to manage risk, minimise the likelihood of future disputes, and protect commercial relationships. 

Rosannah has acted for a broad range of clients, including private individuals, entrepreneurs, SMEs, FTSE-listed and publicly traded companies, and international corporations, operating across the retail, energy, technology, insurance, marine, financial services, and manufacturing sectors, amongst others.

Driven by a commitment to fairness, clarity, and results, Rosannah is recognised for her tenacity, strategic insight, and excellent track record of achieving successful outcomes for her clients.

She is known for her pragmatic and commercially focused approach, ensuring that every strategy is aligned with her client’s objectives and delivers an efficient and effective resolution.

Recent instructions include:

  • Representing two individuals in a £1 million High Court claim for deferred consideration;
  • Defending a £100,000 claim for an insurer involving a point of wider public importance;
  • Representing an international energy company in a £70 million High Court claim;
  • Defending a £50 million arbitral claim for a global retail group; and
  • Representing a technology company in a £2 million High Court claim.
“I was dealing with a family dispute which was very upsetting and emotional for me. I received immense understanding and compassion from Rosannah who was my initial contact. She was approachable, professional and compassionate and I felt I was in good hands and had the best team dealing with my case. Their hard work paid off as I won my case.”
"I dealt with Rosannah in the first instance who was very understanding of my case. I felt she understood what I needed and was very clear on my options available. My case was an emotional one as it involved family and her sympathetic nature really helped me through a difficult time. Ultimately, I won the case and received the outcome I wanted”