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Ben Elkington KC

Ben Elkington KC

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 4 practice areas

About

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Practice Areas

Ben is a highly sought advocate and adviser, whose practice focuses on commercial, insurance and professional liability disputes. He provides a first class service for his many international and domestic clients. He combines intellectual vigour with a modern approach. His clients routinely report that he is easy to work with, understands their needs, and communicates sound commercial advice in a straightforward and comprehensible way. He works tirelessly to secure the best outcome for each of his clients, and is very ready to take matters to trial (or on appeal) if necessary.

Ben has an outstanding academic background: he took a Double First in Law at Cambridge, before completing a Masters in Law at the University of Virginia. Having been admitted to the New York Bar he worked at Sullivan & Cromwell in New York. He returned to London, and was the top ranked student in his year at Bar School. He was one of the first of his year of call to be appointed King’s Counsel. Since taking silk he has been admitted ad hoc to the Bar of the Cayman Islands.

As well as acting as an advocate and adviser, he is also regularly instructed to act as an arbitrator (sole or panel member). He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, and is a panel member of ARIAS (UK).

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Professional Negligence - London (Bar)

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Ben Elkington KC has a diverse practice taking in extensive insurance and property damage work, alongside professional negligence cases. His expertise in insurance brokers' negligence is well noted, and he also tackles claims relating to solicitors, tax advisers, valuers and barristers.

Property Damage - London (Bar)

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Ben Elkington KC handles a broad range of property damage work, including fire claims in particular, and also regularly gets involved in surrounding insurance, contract and negligence issues associated with such matters. He is adept at managing difficult multiparty claims through to successful outcomes, and often deals with matters that have an international element to them.

Insurance - London (Bar)

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Ben Elkington KC is a well-regarded insurance coverage specialist. He is instructed by both insurers and insureds on a regular basis, and has a notable focus on property damage cases, although he is well versed in all types of non-marine policies. He also demonstrates considerable expertise advising on professional indemnity claims. He is also experienced in acting as an arbitrator in insurance disputes.

Strengths

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  • Ben Elkington KC is a highly regarded barrister known for his inventive approach and sharp intellect. He brings a confident presence to the courtroom, showcasing his ability to think on his feet.

    Professional NegligenceUK Bar
  • Ben Elkington KC has a very sharp mind and has an excellent manner with clients. His advice is clear and thorough, and he is able to distil complex legal issues into practical advice.

    Professional NegligenceUK Bar
  • Ben Elkington KC is very commercial in his outlook and advice. He's also strong on his feet and finds novel arguments.

    Professional NegligenceUK Bar
  • Ben Elkington is absolutely brilliant.

    Property DamageUK Bar
  • Ben Elkington is very commercial in his outlook and advice, and is strong on his feet and at finding novel arguments.

    Property DamageUK Bar
  • He is extremely clear in his thinking and very organised in his approach to cases. Ben has an encyclopaedic knowledge of legal issues.

    InsuranceUK Bar

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