Ben has been ranked consistently as a leading practitioner in crime in Chambers Guide to the UK Legal Profession and in the Legal 500.

“Ben is exceptionally hardworking and time and time again masters the most serious and complex technical information. In terms of advocacy, Ben is a true heavyweight of the Bar and with good reason, as he is able to bear the immense pressure of some of the most daunting and distressing cases brought before the courts with unwavering professionalism and integrity.”
The Legal 500 2024

“He is a superb jury advocate and lawyer.”

“He is astonishingly hard-working and on top of the detail.”
Chambers and Partners 2024

“Ben is a premier league silk who has prosecuted and defended many of the gravest criminal cases to come before the English courts. He has an exceptional eye for detail and pursues his client’s case with vigour and integrity. He has an outstanding ability to explain complex legal and factual matters with seemingly effortless simplicity to judges and juries alike.”
The Legal 500 2023

“Benjamin is very professional and conscientious and fights hard for his clients.”

“He is absolutely excellent.”

“He is extremely intelligent and excellent in court.”
Chambers and Partners 2023

“He is phenomenally hard-working and inspires confidence in his clients and solicitors.” “He is down to earth and will leave no stone unturned in the defence of his clients.” “He is brilliant.”
The Legal 500 2022

“He has an exceptional ability to digest complex cases, nothing is too much.”
The Legal 500 2021

“He is first rate – he has a good manner with clients and is very attentive and thorough in difficult circumstances.” “His preparation and his court manner are absolutely brilliant.” “He is absolutely excellent – approachable and conscientious.”

“He is well respected, a very safe pair of hands and a very pleasant advocate.”
Chambers and Partners 2021

“A very impressive silk who can handle difficult clients in very serious cases extremely
well.”
Chambers and Partners 2020

“One of the most highly regarded young silks on the circuit. His client manner and
meticulous preparation stand out.”

“He’s a wonderful advocate and very well organised.” “He is extremely astute and puts
clients at their ease.”
Chambers and Partners 2019

“Very popular with clients and has an excellent rapport with juries.”
“He is a really good technical lawyer and jury advocate – what more do you want?”
“Ben is excellent, professional and very good with clients. He is affable and experienced.”

“He treats clients with respect rather than being aloof.”
Chambers and Partners 2018

“An excellent lawyer with great courtroom skills.” “He is a proper charismatic performer
and comes across as genuine and thoughtful.”
Chambers and Partners 2017

“He has an exceptional ability to digest complex cases, nothing is too much.”
The Legal 500 2020

“A brilliant silk.”
The Legal 500 2017

“An exceptionally gifted lawyer – a fearsome advocate, incredibly conscientious and
hardworking.”

“He really goes above and beyond the call of duty.”
The Legal 500 2016

“Highly regarded for his expertise in a wide range of serious crimes and is experienced in
appellate matters.”
The Legal 500 2015