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Ben Stepney

Ben Stepney

UK 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Ben advises on all aspects of employment law and has particular sector specialism in the care sector, where he acts for a number of care homes and domiciliary care providers.

Ben regularly advises clients in bringing and defending employment tribunal claims. He is a pragmatic, commercial lawyer and applies these attributes when conducting litigation so that he achieves the best results for his clients. Ben provides advice and support to HR managers and directors in relation to handling day-to-day workplace issues, including dealing with difficult grievances, complex disciplinary cases, performance management issues, business re-organisation and redundancy situations.

Ben acts for employers of all sizes from start-up companies to PLCs and UK subsidiaries of global corporations. He also acts for senior managers and executives on exit arrangements including settlement agreements and post-termination restrictions.

Career

Ben trained with Thomson Snell & Passmore and qualified in 2009.

Personal

Studied Law at the University of Kent and completed the Legal Practice Course at BPP, London

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Employment - The South

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Ben Stepney is a partner and specialises in advising employer clients in the social care, tech and construction sectors. He leads the team's corporate support work, with a focus on the employment aspects of mergers and acquisitions.

Strengths

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  • Ben has always been very helpful and we cannot thank him enough for all his efforts with us.

    EmploymentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Ben always responds quickly, with a considered approach, and always provides a commercial perspective.

    EmploymentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Ben is a pleasure to work with and has given us great advice and support.

    EmploymentChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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The South

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