Direct Access Barrister

Benjamin Fitzmaurice

Direct Access Barrister

Benjamin Fitzmaurice

CALL 2005 (AUSTRALIA) & 2024 (ENGLAND & WALES)
ADMITTED TO THE HIGH C OURT OF AUSTRALIA AND
STATE SUPREME COURTS OF VICTORIA AND TASMANIA

Benjamin is a globally experienced Counsel at Forum Chambers, with a multi-jurisdictional practice spanning the UK, Switzerland, Australia, Hong Kong, Europe, the USA, and Singapore. He specialises in a wide range of areas, including commercial law, insolvency, trade and competition, intellectual property, equity, and sports law.

In addition to his litigation practice, Benjamin is a skilled mediator and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) practitioner, with substantial experience in arbitration involving multi-jurisdictional disputes.

Area of Law

Commercial

Benjamin is an experienced commercial litigator with a focus on complex disputes and transactions, including those with a cross-border element. He regularly appears as Counsel in international arbitrations, representing clients in high-stakes matters across various sectors.

Benjamin specializes in handling intricate contractual disputes, particularly where breaches of fiduciary duties or trade-related issues are at the heart of the conflict. His deep understanding of commercial law allows him to navigate these challenges with precision and insight.

Known for his pragmatic, common-sense approach, Benjamin tailors his strategies to align with each client’s unique risk profile and business objectives. He is adept at crafting litigation strategies that not only reflect a client’s attitude towards risk but also maximize the likelihood of achieving favourable outcomes. Whether pursuing litigation or seeking alternative dispute resolution, Benjamin’s focus remains on delivering results that protect his clients’ interests and drive business success.

Insolvency and Restructuring 

Benjamin is a globally experienced Counsel at Forum Chambers, with a multi-jurisdictional practice spanning the UK, Switzerland, Australia, Hong Kong, Europe, the USA, and Singapore.

CORE COMPETENCIES
• Injunctions
• Bankruptcy and IVAs
• Insolvency Litigation & Asset Recovery
• Directors’ Duties & Wrongful Trading
• Regulatory Compliance
• Fraud

Intellectual Property 

Benjamin is a seasoned Intellectual Property (IP) Counsel with 25 years of experience representing multinational and regional clients across Europe, Australia, Asia, and the UK. He specialises in navigating complex IP matters, focusing particularly on trademark disputes, copyright and licensing issues, and image rights protection.

Benjamin excels in securing and defending against injunctive relief, and urgent interlocutory matters leveraging his ability to quickly assess the facts and draft compelling legal arguments under tight deadlines. His responsiveness and skill in managing high-pressure situations enable him to deliver timely, effective results for clients seeking urgent remedies or defending against immediate threats to their business interests.

Sport

Benjamin has represented sports federations, athlete unions, individual athletes, and media
organisations on a wide range of issues, including name, image, and likeness (NIL) matters, contractual disputes, appeals, and intellectual property-related issues. His experience spans both litigation in court and arbitration, providing comprehensive legal solutions for clients in the sports and media sectors.

What sort of work do I do?

- appear in court
- opinions
- general advice
- draft pleadings (statements of case, defence etc.)
- draft applications
- draft correspondence and documents

Who do I work for?

- corporations
- HNW families
- small businesses
- individuals
- partnerships
- sports federations
- athletes
- sports teams

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