Ben Gordon

Serious Crime

Since joining Furnival chambers as a first-six pupil in 2006, Ben has developed a busy and successful defence practice at every level of the criminal justice system. Whilst specialising in serious crime, Ben also has extensive experience practising in regulatory and disciplinary proceedings (professional misconduct). 
As leading and junior counsel, Ben has successfully defended his clients in matters ranging from murder and serious violence to organised crime, drug importation, money laundering, firearms, causing death by driving, misconduct in public office, complex fraud and sexual offences and has successfully appealed against wrongful convictions and excessive sentences.

Following completion of the bar vocational course, Ben worked as a paralegal at David Phillips & Partners in central London before accepting pupillage at Furnival chambers.

English & Spanish

Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, Criminal Bar Association and the South-eastern Circuit.

Westminster School, Edinburgh University and BPP Law School.