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Provided by Ben Summerfield
Ben Summerfield is a partner, global co-chair of Morrison Foerster's Complex Litigation + Advisement Practice Group and Litigation Head for our London office.
Ben advises clients on complex, high-value, cross-border commercial disputes. He represents clients in major litigation before the English courts and regularly manages the strategic coordination of litigation in other jurisdictions. Ben also regularly acts as lead counsel in international arbitrations.
“[A] high-class litigator,” an “excellent tactician and strategist,” and “a powerhouse of a lawyer,” “Ben Summerfield is a genuine superstar – the complete package of legal knowledge, experience and judgment. You would always want him on your side in a difficult case.” He “really knows the case and gets to know the client to identify their desired outcome and achieve it.” "Ben is an extraordinarily hard-working litigator.”
Ben is considered to be “an extremely knowledgeable, dynamic litigator” and “he does not miss a trick. He has a lot of insight and is someone you really want as part of a team.”
In addition, clients say that “Ben is an exceptional partner [who is] extremely bright and quick thinking with good judgement. While he has a good instinct, he backs that up with detailed research and careful thought. He is a good strategist and tirelessly promotes the interests of his clients going above and beyond in order to deliver a premium service.” Ben has also been described in the Legal 500 and Chambers directories as “very switched-on,” “bright, responsive and keen to get into the detail,” and “manages his team well, so as to bring out the best in everyone and ensure that the task at hand is completed efficiently. He is very determined in finding solutions and is a very versatile and strategic thinker. He is also good fun to work with, which is essential in difficult and intensive situations.".
Before joining Morrison Foerster, Ben was a partner and co-chair of the commercial disputes group of another global law firm.
Ben is qualified as a solicitor in England & Wales.
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Ben Summerfield is highly proficient, works very well with clients and is very good technically.
Ben Summerfield is deep into all of his cases, but somehow remains highly accessible, responsive, and consistently willing to support us.
Ben is incredibly impressive and great to deal with personally, whilst still being capable of being sharp and aggressive.
Ben Summerfield is very focused and sharp.
Ben Summerfield is highly proficient, works very well with clients and is very good technically.
Ben Summerfield is deep into all of his cases, but somehow remains highly accessible, responsive, and consistently willing to support us.
Ben is incredibly impressive and great to deal with personally, whilst still being capable of being sharp and aggressive.
Ben Summerfield is very focused and sharp.