Ben was admitted as a legal practitioner in 2006 and called to the Bar in 2010. During this time, Ben has a developed broad practice in commercial, succession and public law.
Ben’s practice involves extensive advocacy and advice work. He regularly appears in the Queensland and Federal Courts in trials and appeals.
In his commercial law practice, Ben has significant experience and expertise in disputes involving wills and estates, insolvency, consumer law, contracts, insurance, property, partnerships/joint ventures, restraints of trade and professional negligence. His foremost expertise is in equity and trusts disputes – which are areas he has a deep knowledge on through extensive lecturing and teaching at QUT since 2008. He is also a nationally accredited mediator.
Ben also has significant experience in judicial review, merits review and disciplinary matters where he regularly advises and appears both for and against government departments and agencies. Ben is recognised in Doyle’s Guide as a leading administrative and public law barrister in Queensland.
Before coming to the Bar, Ben practised as a commercial litigation solicitor at top tier and national law firms for around five years. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Master of Laws.
Ben was admitted as a legal practitioner in 2006 and called to the Bar in 2010. During this time, Ben has a developed broad practice in commercial, succession and public law.
Ben’s practice involves extensive advocacy and advice work. He regularly appears in the Queensland and Federal Courts in trials and appeals.
In his commercial law practice, Ben has significant experience and expertise in disputes involving wills and estates, insolvency, consumer law, contracts, insurance, property, partnerships/joint ventures, restraints of trade and professional negligence. His foremost expertise is in equity and trusts disputes – which are areas he has a deep knowledge on through extensive lecturing and teaching at QUT since 2008. He is also a nationally accredited mediator.
Ben also has significant experience in judicial review, merits review and disciplinary matters where he regularly advises and appears both for and against government departments and agencies. Ben is recognised in Doyle’s Guide as a leading administrative and public law barrister in Queensland.
Before coming to the Bar, Ben practised as a commercial litigation solicitor at top tier and national law firms for around five years. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Master of Laws.
Practice Areas
Administrative law
Bankruptcy and insolvency
Commercial law
Commercial litigation
Constitutional law
Consumer and trade practices law
Contract
Corporations law
Disciplinary proceedings
Equity and Trusts
Insurance law
Judicial review
Merits review
Migration law
Partnership and joint venture disputes
Professional negligence
Property
Restraint of trade
Wills, Probate and Family Provision
