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Benjamin Burrows

Benjamin Burrows

UK 2026

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About

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Benjamin is a partner in the human rights department at Leigh Day. He is the head of the prison team, where he exclusively acts for people who are in prison or who have been in prison.

Benjamin’s work includes private law claims for compensation, public law claims for judicial review and inquests. His work can cover a broad range of litigation, but has a particular focus on discrimination, healthcare and inquests.

Benjamin is recognised as a leading solicitor for his work in both Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. He is a member of the executive committee for the Association of Prison Lawyers.

Career

Benjamin joined Leigh Day as a trainee solicitor in September 2007, and qualified as a solicitor in October 2009. He has a BA in History and a Masters in Post-war Reconstruction and Development. He worked for a number of international NGOs and charities before becoming a solicitor.

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Civil Liberties & Human Rights: Prison Law - UK-wide

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Individual Editorial

Benjamin Burrows is the head of the prison law team at Leigh Day and enjoys a strong reputation in the space. He acts across a broad range of claims, including accusations of discrimination, assault and wrongful imprisonment.

Strengths

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  • Benjamin is very thoughtful and very experienced.

    Civil Liberties & Human Rights: Prison LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of prison law and is absolutely committed to furthering prisoner rights.

    Civil Liberties & Human Rights: Prison LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Ben is the God of prison law.

    Civil Liberties & Human Rights: Prison LawChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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