- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Civil Fraud
- Clinical Negligence & Healthcare
- Commercial & Chancery
- Court of Protection
- Construction & Property
- Credit Hire
- Crime
- Family Law
- Financial Crime
- Inquests & Inquiries
- Personal Injury
- Police Law
- Professional Negligence
- Public Sector & Human Rights
- Regulatory & Disciplinary
- Travel & Cross Border Claims
Ben Long
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Ben Long is a highly experienced civil barrister, having specialised in credit hire and personal
injury claims for over 20 years. He deals with a wide range of cases where clients have
suffered physical and/or psychological injuries. Ben is particularly experienced at cases
arising from road traffic accidents, both in terms of the personal injury claims that might
arise but also any credit hire claims.
Ben is known for being charming, easy-going and unflappable.
He is very good at building constructive, trusting relationships with clients particularly those
who find the process of litigation very stressful. This calm measured approach is appreciated
by judges, who find Ben’s ability to get straight to the heart of a problem without fuss,
invaluable.
Ben’s personal injury practice involves public, employer’s and road traffic liability. He acts for
both claimants and defendants in relation to accidents which have led to physical or
psychological injuries. He has a lot of experience at dealing with cases where there are
allegations of fraud or fundamental dishonesty particularly in respect of claims arising out of
road traffic accidents.
Ben undertakes all forms of representation including advisory work, drafting and advocacy. He
regularly appears in the County Courts and High Court. Ben has sound judgment and is often
brought in early on in cases to help devise strategies going forward.
Ben is experienced at representing clients at inquests, and is familiar with the law and
process of the inquest system. He is often a source of confidence and comfort to clients who
find the process daunting. He is empathetic and able to appreciate the human element of
these cases, in addition to the law.
Ben is also very experienced at dealing with credit hire cases. He has experience of arguing all
aspects of these cases, including the crucial question of whether the claimant was truly
impecunious. He is also experienced at dealing with issues such as the rate and period of the
hire required, the costs of recovery and storage of the damaged vehicle, and proportionality.
Ben is very knowledgeable about the law in credit hire cases. He is a good choice of Counsel
for more difficult cases – where the facts are finely balanced, or the witnesses require very
careful cross examination.
Regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB)
Regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate.
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Regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB)
Regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate.
View my privacy policy.
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