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Benjamin Burrows
Work Department
Human Rights
Position
Benjamin is a partner in the human rights department at Leigh Day. He is the head of the prison team, where he exclusively acts for people who are in prison or who have been in prison.
Benjamin’s work includes private law claims for compensation, public law claims for judicial review and inquests. His work can cover a broad range of litigation, but has a particular focus on discrimination, healthcare and inquests.
Career
Benjamin joined Leigh Day as a trainee solicitor in September 2007, and qualified as a solicitor in October 2009. He has a BA in History and a Masters in Post-war Reconstruction and Development. He worked for a number of international NGOs and charities before becoming a solicitor.
Benjamin is recognised as a leading solicitor for his work in both Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners..
Lawyer Rankings
London > Public sector > Administrative and public law
(Next Generation Partners)Operating at the forefront of high-profile claimant work, Leigh Day combines a core set of administrative and public law experts with specialists across a broad range of relevant disciplines, from healthcare and immigration, to refugee law and prisoners’ rights. Human rights specialist Jamie Beagent leads the team; his practice focuses particularly on the environment, and the detention and welfare of immigrants and asylum seekers. Tessa Gregory is a vastly experienced litigator and represents a wide variety of clients in complex judicial reviews, including individuals and NGOs. Benjamin Burrows is another key contact and heads the prison law team, while Merry Varney is well regarded for inquests concerning child rights.
Lawyer Rankings
- Administrative and public law London > Public sector
- Next Generation Partners London > Public sector > Administrative and public law
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Public sector > Administrative and public law
- Public sector > Civil liberties and human rights
- Insurance > Clinical negligence: claimant
- Employment > Employees/unions
- Real estate > Environment
- Dispute resolution > Group litigation: Claimant
- Insurance > Personal injury: claimant
- Insurance > Product liability: claimant