Ben Stimmler

Call 2009
Telephone 020 7831 0222 | Email [email protected]

Ben Stimmler

Call 2009
Telephone 020 7831 0222 | Email [email protected]

Ben is a commercial chancery barrister. He acts for individuals and SMEs in disputes concerning property (real and landlord & tenant), estates, and the external and internal affairs of their businesses. His professional negligence and insolvency practices typically complement those specialisms.

In continuous practice since the completion of his pupillage in 2010, he prides himself on a pragmatic, client-centred approach to his court, ADR and written work.

Ben advises, drafts and acts in matters proceeding in the High Court, County Court (Chancery Business) and the First-Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber). His appellate practice has taken him, as sole counsel, to the Court of Appeal and the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber).

“Personable, knowledgeable and pragmatic, Ben continues to deliver the desired results and is my preferred choice of Counsel every time”

“A source of great help, guidance and wisdom”

Professional Negligence

In this field Ben’s focus is on claims against solicitors conducting litigation and against legal and other professionals working in the property sector, in which he acts for both claimants and defendants. His recent work includes cases presenting particularly thorny issues of limitation and causation.

Direct Access

Ben is authorised to accept instructions directly from members of the public.

In suitable cases within any of his practice areas, Ben can provide advice in writing or in conference, and assist with the drafting of pre-action correspondence or statements of case.

Ben always encourages parties to obtain early, full advice on the merits of their (potential) claim or the (potential) claim against them, and in his experience this is where his early direct input can be particularly beneficial.

He encourages clients who are considering this route to contact Chambers and discuss their problem.

Cases

As part of a varied practice in the High Court, County Court (Chancery Business), First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber; Residential and Land Registration divisions), Upper Tribunal and Court of Appeal, Ben appeared as successful sole counsel in the following cases:

Klosterkotter-Dit-Rawë v Greyclyde Investments Limited [2017] UKUT 289 (LC). Ben appeared for the successful Respondent, as he had at first instance in the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber), whose decision the Upper Tribunal upheld.

Davies v Davies [2016] EWCA Civ 1226. Ben appeared for the successful Respondent, as he had at trial in the High Court where his client succeeded in establishing a proprietary estoppel over certain agricultural land.

Judge Sykes Frixou v Bhabra [2016] EWCA Civ 381. Ben appeared for the successful Respondent, as he had at trial in the High Court where his clients obtained judgment for legal fees due under a guarantee, the Defendant having failed in his defence of set-off.