Having been Chambers & Partners’ Professional Negligence Junior of the Year in 2006 and 2008, Ben took Silk in 2009.

Ben is a specialist in professional liability disciplinary and commercial work. Much of Ben's work involves claims against accountants, actuaries, directors and lawyers following on from corporate collapse and breakdowns of corporate governance. In addition, Ben concentrates on general commercial litigation, banking, insurance (particularly coverage and indemnity disputes) and claims arising from the pensions industry.

In relation to his professional liability work, Ben was top ranked as a leading junior in both Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500 prior to his taking Silk. Ben has very considerable experience in all aspects of professional liability claims, especially those with a commercial element.  Claims involving security documentation are a particular interest, Ben having been junior counsel for the Law Society and the solicitor appellant in Etridge.  Ben also has very considerable experience in multi party litigation.  He acted for the majority of the 650 odd panel solicitors sued by ATE insurers following the collapse of the Accident Group. He successfully resisted the application made on behalf of miners for a Group Litigation Order arising from alleged misappropriation of damages paid under the Coal Miners Compensation Scheme. He is currently acting for the lead Defence Group in the CLE Litigation.

In relation to his professional disciplinary work, Ben was also named as a leading junior in Chambers & Partners prior to his taking Silk.  His experience extends across all disciplinary and regulatory sectors but he has an outstanding track record in the financial disciplinary area.  Thus in 2006 and 2007, he successfully defended the finance director accused of misconduct in the Mayflower case, being the first prosecution brought by the then Accountancy Investigation & Discipline Board, and then went on successfully to prosecute three Chief Executives of the Equitable Life Assurance Society for misconduct.

Ben’s commercial practice extends from insurance through to international arbitrations. He has particular experience of Caribbean jurisdictions.

Ben is a highly experienced trial lawyer and relishes his role as an advocate.  Alongside that, Ben places particular emphasis on detailed preparation, teamwork and being as approachable, open and flexible as possible.