Ben is a technically strong construction disputes lawyer and adept problem solver with a particular interest in project advisory and risk management in the context of large-scale, complex disputes. Ben has acted for main contractors, specialist subcontractors, consultants, owners and employers on a wide range of construction-related disputes, relating to, for example, contract formation, delay and disruption, payment, variations, defects, retention and termination. He has experience of a number of different dispute resolution forums, including the Technology and Construction Court, County Court, the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber), arbitration, expert determination, mediation and adjudication. Ben has a particular interest in building/fire safety and regularly advises clients, including contractors, landlords/freeholders and suppliers on contentious and non-contentious building/fire safety issues, including defects claims, remedial works and design, construction and procurement of new projects. Ben has also represented clients in the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).