LAWYER PROFILE

Ben Barrison

UK 2026

Forsters

Ranked in 1 practice area

Real Estate Litigation

London (Firms)

5 years ranked

About

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Career

Ben has a wealth of experience in all aspects of real estate disputes from high value complex property litigation to day-to-day portfolio management support issues. He has particular experience in development risk management/elimination issues such as rights to light and vacant possession strategy.

He provides the full range of advisory dispute resolution/avoidance services, guiding a variety of clients through both informal solutions and the formal processes of litigation, arbitration and mediation.

Ben is the Head of Forsters’ top ranked Real Estate Disputes team where he leads a 30-strong group of expert litigators. The team is widely considered one of the UK’s leading practices, with specific expertise crossing both commercial and residential matters.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Real Estate Litigation - London (Firms)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Ben Barrison heads Forsters' real estate disputes team. He focuses his practice on contentious commercial real estate matters. He has expertise in a range of disputes including rights to light, dilapidations and telecommunications-related disputes.

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Strengths

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He is focused on getting the right commercial solutions for his clients.
Real Estate LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Ben is a very astute tactician.
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He is very client-focused and strategic.
Real Estate LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Ben is a robust but pragmatic lawyer whose excellent knowledge of the law never detracts from his ability to spot the bigger picture.
Real Estate LitigationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession