Ben, who is “a high-class litigator”an “excellent tactician” and “a powerhouse of a lawyer” has been directory ranked as a Leading Individual for commercial litigation for four consecutive years. He “controls matters at a strategic level with good commercial judgement and creative thinking, while always finding time to be on top of the detail of the legal and factual issues. An all-round star performer who inspires trust and confidence in clients and barristers alike." 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 directories as "very switched-on", "wise beyond his years", “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".