Benjamin Pilling KC

UK Bar

Benjamin Pilling KC is a high-quality silk with a substantial practice in both the UK and the Middle East. He has worked in a number of large-scale construction disputes in the residential, infrastructure and transport remits.

"Benjamin Pilling is a joy to work with. He is exceptionally user-friendly, very diplomatic and fantastic at trial."

"He has a great mind for strategy and a very effective cross-examination style."

"Benjamin's cross-examination style is extremely powerful and he is very commercial."

Benjamin Pilling KC is noted for his expert handling of property damage cases relating to fire and water damage. He is also regularly instructed in matters involving landslips and structural collapse. His property damage practice is bolstered by his expertise in construction and professional negligence matters.

"Benjamin is very calm with his advocacy, providing succinct advice from complex concepts, and he can distil this information down into a workable format."

Benjamin Pilling KC is a well-regarded silk who acts for claimants and developers in a wide array of professional negligence cases arising in the construction and information technology sectors. He is particularly well versed in claims against engineers. His clients include project managers, surveyors and architects.

"Benjamin Pilling is a leader among the next generation of construction silks."

"Ben is very impressive. He has a great mind for strategy and is able to dive down into the details when needed."

Benjamin Pilling KC earns praise for his specialist expertise in construction and professional negligence disputes and arbitrations. He has appeared in hearings conducted under ICC, SIAC, HKIAC, LCIA, SCC and UNCITRAL rules, across a host of seats. In recent years, he has advised on foreign law aspects touching a host of regions, include Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

"Ben is a truly exceptional leader in his field. He finds creative ways through the melee of difficult cases and is (rightly) well respected by tribunals, experts and opposing counsel."

"Ben is absolutely brilliant. His cross-examination style is extremely powerful in front of a tribunal. He's very commercial and second to none when it comes to dealing with the client."

"Benjamin Pilling really knows his stuff; he's a confident advocate in court."

Benjamin Pilling KC of 4 Pump Court is a highly capable silk experienced in handling cases arising from the 2008 financial crisis in the areas of banking, insolvency and fraud. He manages matters involving mis-selling disputes and derivative issues, among others, and acts for a wide range of investment and retail banks.

"Benjamin is the best advocate I've ever seen on his feet. His preparation is so meticulous and he has a devastatingly effective style."

"He is very bright, commercial and responsive, and has a real intellectual capability which he translates to good commercial pragmatic advice."