Band 2
Provided by Ben Wooldridge
Ben is a specialist financial remedies practitioner. He has a particular expertise / interest in cases involving nuptial agreements, a topic on which he has advised and lectured widely. Ben regularly appears in his own right in cases heard up to High Court level and is regularly led by silks in matters concerning complex legal issues and / or high net worth individuals.
Ben’s cases often involve issues of jurisdiction; substantial assets; assets held offshore or in complex trust structures; allegations of serious non-disclosure and / or complex valuation evidence (particularly in relation to private equity funds).
Reported cases:
MR v. EF [2024] EWFC 144 (B)
ES v. SS (No. 2) [2024] EWFC 59
ES v. SS [2023] EWFC 177
AZ v. AG [2023] EWHC 2014
FRB v. DCA [2020] EWHC 754
Called to the Bar in 2013, Lincoln’s Inn.
Lincoln’s Inn
Lord Denning Society
FLBA
Ben co-authored the chapter on ‘injunctions in aid of financial proceedings’ in the 19th Edition of Rayden & Jackson on Divorce and Family Matters. He remains part of the team responsible for updating the text on a quarterly basis.
Ben also contributed to Practical Matrimonial Precedents.
Christ’s College, University of Cambridge, (BA Hons Law)
MA (Cantab)
Bar Professional Training Course, UWE (Outstanding)
Provided by Chambers
Ben Wooldridge is a recognised practitioner viewed as a rising star at the Matrimonial Finance Bar. His experience encompasses FDR disputes and TOLATA proceedings, as well as matters in the High Court.
Provided by Chambers
One of the most wanted juniors at the Bar.
Ben is a really strong junior who has a great eye for detail and the intricacies of a case.
Ben has a razor-sharp focus on delivering on a client's priorities, whether that be through his powerhouse advocacy or thoughtful written work.
An agile negotiator, who is the consummate pragmatist. He has a knack for finding elegant solutions to knotty problems.
Always a pleasure to instruct, Ben goes the extra mile for clients and solicitors on his cases. As a result, he is highly sought after for the most complex and difficult matters.
One of the most wanted juniors at the Bar.
Ben is a really strong junior who has a great eye for detail and the intricacies of a case.
Ben has a razor-sharp focus on delivering on a client's priorities, whether that be through his powerhouse advocacy or thoughtful written work.
An agile negotiator, who is the consummate pragmatist. He has a knack for finding elegant solutions to knotty problems.
Always a pleasure to instruct, Ben goes the extra mile for clients and solicitors on his cases. As a result, he is highly sought after for the most complex and difficult matters.