Ben Longworth
Partner
Ben is an experienced commercial litigator who advises businesses and high net worth individuals on resolving a wide range of complex contentious matters.
Ben works closely with his clients to help them understand the strength of their legal position and to devise strategies to achieve the best possible outcome.
Commercial contract disputes are at the heart of Ben’s practice. He has a particular interest in the retail, manufacturing and hospitality sectors and the range of contracts common in those sectors. Ben has a significant civil fraud practice, advising companies and high net worth individuals on issues arising from allegations of fraud and the recovery of assets. He also regularly advises on professional negligence claims, shareholder disputes, post M&A disputes and claims arising out of breaches of directors’ duties and restrictive covenants.
Ben has extensive experience of litigation, including making and responding to applications for injunctive relief, and of resolving disputes through negotiation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution, particularly mediation. He advises on cases in the High Court and the Court of Appeal as well as in other jurisdictions such as the Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts.
Clients value Ben’s responsiveness and his pragmatic and commercial approach.
Ben qualified as a solicitor in 2008 and became a partner in 2018.
