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John Benson KC

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Work Department

Crime; Civil Litigation; Employment; Regulatory

Position

John Benson QC is a multi-disciplinary silk with expertise and extensive experience in serious crime, civil litigation (mainly high value clinical negligence and personal injury claims), and regulatory work.

Described in the Legal 500 as ‘a great all round silk’ he is routinely instructed in criminal cases of the utmost gravity and complexity. His criminal and civil practices complement each other – both frequently requiring familiarity with, and in-depth analysis of, expertise in many different disciplines.

He has given lectures in developments in the criminal law and clinical negligence and was recently invited to lecture at the Australian Orthopaedic Annual Conference in Perth. He has appeared as lead counsel in many high profile trials in recent years.

John sits as a Recorder of the Crown Court and County Courts, and is ticketed to sit on serious sex offences.

John Benson QC and Head of Chambers noted as “extremely approachable and very thorough.”

Exceptionally intelligent and highly respected with excellent judgement.

Career

QC, Called to the Bar 1978

Memberships

Criminal Bar Association
Personal Injury Bar Association