JUNIOR PROFILE

Ben Smitten

UK Bar 2026

 25 Bedford Row

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Crime

London (Bar)

Financial Crime

London (Bar)

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Crime - London (Bar)

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Ben Smitten is a sought-after junior who acts exclusively as a criminal defence advocate and adviser in murder, large-scale fraud and serious organised crime cases. He also frequently defends UK nationals charged with criminal offences in other jurisdictions. Smitten mainly accepts privately funded cases unless the matter is of public importance, such as the inquest and criminal proceedings arising from the Hillsborough stadium disaster.

Strengths

Smitten leaves no stone unturned.

He is one of the leading senior juniors and has a tenacious work ethic. He makes a serious impact in the case.

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Financial Crime - London (Bar)

Band 4
Individual Editorial

Ben Smitten is an experienced criminal defence advocate who has advised executives, high-net worth individuals and other clients in various financial crime investigations.

Strengths

Ben is a delight to work with. He is very personable and gets on really well with the client. He is very diligent and very well respected, commanding the court.

Ben is top-drawer. He puts in huge amounts of work to ensure the best outcome for his clients, leaving no stone unturned.

Ben is an outstanding barrister. He is impressive in every respect.

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