Ben has extensive experience in complex litigation and the conduct of internal and regulatory investigations. 

He has acted in a broad range of matters including contract and negligence claims, shareholder and intellectual property disputes, investigations and litigation arising out of corporate collapses, applications for emergency relief and defamation claims.  He also advises in risk management in respect of money laundering matters and crisis management generally.

He has appeared in courts and tribunals at all levels and been involved in a number of significant mediations and negotiations.  He also has experience in prosecuting and defending minor criminal matters.

Ben joined Simpson Grierson in 2005 after working for several years at the London and Hong Kong offices of Herbert Smith, a leading English litigation firm.  Before that he practised in Wellington.  This included a period working in-house at a leading bank.

• Acted in a number of high profile matters including Equiticorp v Hawkins (corporate fraud), Winebox Inquiry (tax fraud), Lange v Atkinson (defamation case), SECL v Arthur Anderson (auditor's negligence) and the Maori Fisheries Litigation
• Lead internal investigations into corruption and regulatory breaches
• Represented clients in investigations and disciplinary proceedings by regulators

• Solicitor and Solicitor Advocate (England & Wales)
• Foreign Qualified Lawyer (Hong Kong)
• Member of Media Lawyers Association