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Benjamin Parker

Benjamin Parker

7 King's Bench Walk, London

Position

Benjamin Parker has a breadth of experience across a wide range of commercial law disciplines.

He is rated by the legal directories as a leading junior in all his practice areas—commercial law, insurance, shipping & commodities, and international arbitration. Leading market participants describe him as a “class act” with “star quality”, who is “always a delight to work with” and “has an excellent reputation which is fully deserved”. He “represents a triple threat: his drafting, advices and advocacy skills are all really impressive. He takes complex and detailed information and converts it into clear, sound and practical advice.”

Ben has significant appellate experience and has appeared in the House of Lords, the Supreme Court, and the Court of Appeal. He often acts unled against KCs. He has a substantial advisory practice on top of his litigation and arbitration work.

Career

Called 2000

Queen Mother Scholar of the Middle Temple

2001-2007: Fellow and Director of Studies in Law at St John’s College, Cambridge; Lecturer in Law and Assistant Director of the Centre for Corporate and Commercial Law at the University of Cambridge

Education

MA, BCL St Hugh’s College, Oxford

Leisure

Music, mountain walking

Mentions

London Bar

Commercial litigation

Leading junior5
Ben is an excellent advocate who combines thorough preparation with a calm and persuasive manner before the court. He is quick to identify the key issues in a case and presents arguments in a clear, logical fashion that is easy for the court to follow. His written submissions are consistently of a high standard—concise, well-structured, and focused on the points that matter. In terms of client service, Ben is responsive, pragmatic, and commercial in his advice. He is good at managing client expectations and explaining complex legal issues in accessible terms. He works well as part of a team and is always willing to engage collaboratively with instructing solicitors on case strategy.
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