Ben Close

UK Bar

Ben Close of St Philips Chambers has a broad practice in criminal and regulatory work. He has experience acting on a variety of financial crime matters including money laundering and cryptofrauds. He defends and prosecutes for the Crown Prosecution Service and the Serious Fraud Office.

"Ben is super-bright and very well respected by judges, and he is knowledgeable and effective on the law."

Ben Close is a Grade 4 prosecutor who also defends in a broad range of serious crime. He has particular expertise handling large drugs cases both led and unled.

"Ben is incredibly able, articulate and fierce. He is a very polished and polite advocate."

"Ben is really hot on the facts and is helpful and incisive on the law."