About
Ben is currently training in the firm’s Banking and Finance team, where he supports a diverse range of clients – including lenders, borrowers, sponsors and corporates on complex financing matters across domestic and international markets.
He has gained experience across both banking and corporate finance, having previously worked in the firm’s Corporate Finance team on matters involving private equity investments, mergers and acquisitions, group reorganisations, and business disposals.
Ben also completed a secondment to EDF’s Nuclear New Build legal team, where he provided legal support on NEC and FIDIC construction contracts, as well as a variety of commercial licensing agreements.
Prior to joining Burges Salmon, Ben gained contentious experience assisting a KC barrister in Crown Court criminal proceedings.
Beyond his legal training, Ben has been actively involved in community outreach, delivering adult social care, contributing to educational projects in both the UK and Rwanda, and helping to coordinate an internal fund-raising event with the firm’s charity committee. Alongside his studies, he worked in film and television as a rigger and assistant stunt coordinator.
Experience
- Banking: acted for both borrower and lender on various project finance and real estate finance matters, as well as CRI deals.
- Construction and Commercial (in-house at EDF Nuclear New Builds): advising on and drafting a variety of construction contracts and commercial licencing agreements for EDF’s Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station.
- Corporate M&A: Advising on a range of healthcare, technology and renewable energy disposals and acquisitions.
Credentials
- SQE (1&2) – 1st Quintile
- LLM Law – Distinction
- MA Law – Merit
- BA History – 2:1 (Upper Second Class Honours) with a Bristol PLUS Award