Ben Kerley > Lester Aldridge LLP > Bournemouth, England > Lawyer Profile

Ben Kerley

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Work Department

Dispute Resolution

Position

Ben is a commercial litigator with experience in all forms of dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration and adjudication.

He acts for individuals and corporate clients ranging from sole traders to publicly listed companies in a variety of sectors including charities, care, sport, construction, manufacturing and investment trusts.

He is regularly instructed in contractual disputes, professional negligence claims, defamation matters and corporate and partnership disputes. Ben frequently acts for clients in relation to debt claims, including in the preparation and service of Statutory Demands and enforcement.

Ben is experienced in advising on matters involving intellectual property including trademark registrations, trademark infringement disputes, advice relating to copyright infringement and passing off claims.

Career

Ben was a litigation paralegal in a large regional firm, for five years, prior to qualifying as a solicitor and joining LA. Since then, he has worked in LA’s Dispute Resolution department.

Ben has a background in insurance litigation having spent five years acting for both claimants and defendants prior to qualifying as a solicitor.