Ben is an associate in the firm’s disputes team.

Ben has experience working on a broad range of commercial disputes, including representing a number of clients in the building and construction industry. Ben also provides front-end contract and risk advice, primarily to the firm’s commercial construction industry clients.

His experience includes:

• acting in a multi-million dollar claim in respect of monies paid pursuant to latent conditions and variations under a bespoke Design & Construct Contract;
• defending a large commercial contractor in respect of a multi-party apportionable liability claim, about alleged defects;
• acting for both claimants and respondents, including principals, head contractors and sub-contractors, in relation to matters arising under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2009 (SA); and
• acting in various corporate, director and shareholder disputes.

Ben has gained experience in a number of jurisdictions across Australia, including in all Courts in South Australia, and the Supreme Courts of New South Wales and Northern Territory.

Ben was recognised in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia for his work in Construction/Infrastructure Law. This is Ben's first recognition by Best Lawyers.

Ben was also recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Construction Law Rising Star in South Australia for 2026.