LAWYER PROFILE

Ben Smith

UK 2026

Baker McKenzie

Ranked in 1 practice area

Sanctions

UK-wide

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Baker McKenzie

Practice Areas

Ben advises clients on EU and UK sanctions, export controls, anti-bribery and corruption, competition and broader corporate compliance laws.

Ben has significant experience in advising clients in a number of sectors, including energy and energy services, technology and telecommunications, consumer goods and retail, financial services, healthcare, defence, and transport.

Ben assists in managing risk assessments and the design and implementation of compliance programmes; conducting due diligence and managing compliance risks in the context of M&A transactions; handling external and internal compliance investigations; and engaging with government authorities on disclosures, licence applications and export classification.

Personal

Magdalene College, Cambridge (Master's Degree Law) (2009)

BPP Law School (Distinction) (2007)

Magdalene College, Cambridge (B.A. Law) (2005)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Sanctions - UK-wide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Ben Smith advises a broad range of clients on compliance and export control issues. His clients include major companies in tech and energy sectors.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Ben is a great counsel. He's very knowledgeable, practical and extremely responsive.
SanctionsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He is responsive and brings an in-depth knowledge of trade controls and sanctions to the table.
SanctionsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Ben understands our industry and business very well. His advice is always well balanced and demonstrates a sound appreciation of our operational risks.
SanctionsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Ben is very knowledgeable, polished and reliable. I greatly appreciate his steady demeanour.
SanctionsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Ben Smith is a very knowledgeable partner with experience in industry as well as private practice. He is friendly and approachable, and commercially minded in providing advice.
SanctionsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession