“Ben is very enthusiastic and knowledgeable in a wide range of areas of law. Ben's vast experience has certainly benefitted him in his work. He is committed to giving each client a high class service. I have always found Ben to have been extremely friendly and trustworthy and would certainly want him on my side if I were a client!"

Jannina Beckett

Sole Practitioner, Jaycon Legal Solicitors

“Ben is a great guy to work with, he understands the law but is approachable and realistic. He makes difficult situations manageable by staying focused on the outcome his client wants"

Ted Flanagan

Head of Employment Law, Gosschalks Solicitors

Quality Assurance

Provide File Review to your own model, or we can work with you to create a bespoke 

benchmarking scoring model for fee earners to provide independent assessment of competence for your organisation.

Mentoring / Coaching

Currently acting as a mentor at University of Hull and Univerity of Law. Able to coach and mentor using various models.

Training

Able to draft and deliver training programmes at short notice and to various specifications on a wide range of subjects, including Data Protection obligations, charity law and general updates.

Private Member's Organisations

Disciplinary Adjudications
Ben has acted as the Provincial Registrar and latterly the Chairman of Conduct Committees; he can act as an independent adjudicator for disputes and disciplinary matters.

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Personal Injury (Defence)

Acting as lead solicitor in the defence of a tour operator in a claim brought by a minor after an accident in Egypt leading to head injury and risk of epilepsy. 

Personal Injury (Claimant)

Acted for the estate of a deceased claimant in a matter for lung cancer allegedly caused by passive smoking whilst working in an enclosed smoky environment. Expert opinions from multiple medical and scientific disciplines and Counsel.  

Employment

Lead Solicitor and advocate at the ET for an employee claiming discrimination and unfair dismissal from a financial services company.

Police Actions

Successfully settled a claim for wrongful arrest and detention of an angler found fishing in a restricted part of a large harbour. 

Construction Litigation
Acting for a group of resident owners in a small development against their builder who installed deficient heat and boiler systems causing loss of value and significant rectification costs.

Work &

Reviews

Minerva Legal Limited

“Finding someone to put your absolute trust in is not easy. Ben has that ability. Always sincere and professional he can quickly assess situations and openly discuss options and outcomes. If you want someone to 'get stuck in' Ben will"

Jonathan Smith

Director, LemonCherry Limited