Gilva Tisshaw established Tisshaws Family Law Solicitors in 2012 to provide legal expertise and exceptional client service to those navigating family breakdown. Having worked in other law firms, Gilva’s aim has always been to ensure Tisshaws operates within a culture of care, developing supportive relationships with clients, offering the highest possible level of customer service and providing a nurturing environment for staff. With eight fee earners and three members of staff, Tisshaws is the largest specialist family firm in Mid Sussex.
Gilva has made a lasting contribution to family law by founding a firm that prioritises client welfare over profit. Central to her ethos is a strong commitment to non-court dispute resolution (NCDR) including mediation, collaborative law, and arbitration, reducing the emotional, financial, and time-related costs of court-based proceedings. Her leadership has helped shift client expectations and legal culture away from adversarial litigation towards more dignified and constructive outcomes.