Biography
Ailsa specialises in commercial litigation and dispute resolution, including contractual, tortious and regulatory disputes. Ailsa has particular experience in litigation involving financial institutions, both nationally and internationally.
She qualified as a solicitor in 2014.
Recent highlights:
- Acting in reported proceedings within the Courts of the Dubai International Financial Centre to recover losses arising from investments in a complex portfolio of structured products.
- Acting in PPI mis-selling proceedings where the unfair relationship provisions of the Consumer Credit Act were considered by the Supreme Court for the first time.
- Advising and representing a bank on security enforcement in relation to a portfolio of high-value commercial debts.
Testimonials
"Ailsa Anderson – an exceptional lawyer who stands out both in her firm and in that market." - Legal 500, 2023
"Ailsa Anderson is super commercial and super savvy. Nothing gets past her, for sure." - Legal 500, 2023
"Duncan Hope, Partner, and Ailsa Anderson, Associate Solicitor, worked as a team which meant as a client I had 24/7 coverage for all situations that arose throughout my legal dispute. Not only were they both extremely professional, they were both very empathetic to my personal situation and really understood the motives and drivers behind the situation which meant they were always able to provide clear, concise and unbiased advice to me throughout the whole process. I was very impressed with both of them and would highly recommend them both individually and as a team." - Legal 500, 2022
"Ailsa Anderson has an exceptionally good grasp of the detail of her cases and knows how to deploy this in evidence for the benefit of the clients." Legal 500, 2021
