Ben has experience and is often instructed in a wide spectrum of inheritance and probate disputes. He is often instructed in claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 and has experience in contentious probate proceedings.

In the past he has also advised on the interpretation of wills and on the advantageous structuring of trusts and estates.

Ben is a commercially minded barrister who acts in a diverse range of commercial disputes.

He regularly appears for companies of various sizes in contract disputes and has recently appeared in
disputes where statutory regulation intersects with commercial dispute resolution.

Residential Landlord and Tenant:

Ben has experience in all aspects residential leasehold litigation including claims for forfeiture, service charge disputes, disrepair and the entire spectrum of disputes concerning assured shorthold and assured tenancies.

Commercial Landlord and Tenant:

Ben has experience in all aspects commercial leasehold litigation including rent reviews, claims for forfeiture, service charge disputes, dilapidations and the entire spectrum of disputes under the 1954 Act.

Ben is a prolific property practitioner who enjoys a varied and eventful property practice.

Ben deals with real property disputes including those concerning mortgage possession proceedings, boundary issues, adverse possession, restrictive covenants, public and private rights of way, easements, riparian rights and drainage rights.

Ben is known for his quick and efficient advice, his commercial acumen and his good understanding of technical matters pertaining to land. He has extensive experience in procedural applications and costs, which he is known to use to great tactical effect.

Ben also advises in non-contentious matters including the structuring of leases and other forms of estates in larger developments.