Ben has dealt with a wide range of offences, including drugs, violence, and sexual offences. He is currently a CPS grade 2 prosecutor.

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Ben has developed a strong practice in regulatory law. His work with the Local Authorities and government agencies ranges from initial disclosure, case management, through to prosecutions and providing written advice. His practice area includes welfare matters, animal welfare, environmental offences, licencing, and educational matters. Ben also defends on behalf of individuals in all regulatory matters, including prosecutions brought by Companies House and taxi licence appeals.

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Ben has also developed a strong practice in professional discipline, regularly appearing as a case presenter on behalf of the Nursing and Midwifery Council in multi-week hearings before the Fitness to Practice committee, as well as interim order hearings and substantive order review hearings.

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Prior to pupillage, Ben studied Law at Oxford Brookes University before undertaking the BPTC LLM at the University of Law, London Bloomsbury. Following Bar School, Ben worked for Hugh James solicitors as a paralegal for 18 months before working as a Legal Adviser in the Magistrates’ Court for two and a half years throughout South Wales.

 

Notable Cases:

R v H (2026), Cardiff Crown Court: Prosecution of an individual charged with DV related violence and criminal damage over an extended period. Successfully secured a conviction following a 4-day trial. A sentence of 2 years and 3 months' custody was imposed.

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R v J (2026), Newport Crown Court: Prosecution of an individual charged with DV related violence and dangerous driving. Successfully secured a conviction following a 4-day trial. A sentence of 24 weeks’ custody, suspended for 12 months was imposed.

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R v W (2026), Merthyr Crown Court: Prosecution of an individual jointly charged with burglary. Successfully secured a conviction following a 3-day trial. A sentence of 2 years' custody was imposed.

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R v H (2025), Stoke Crown Court: Instructed to represent an individual charged with armed robbery, possession of a bladed article and theft. Following advice, pleas were entered on a basis and a sentence of 30 months’ custody was imposed. The client was deemed time served.

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R v J (2024), Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates’ Court: Instructed to represent an individual charged with possession of a bladed article. Successful defence with not guilty verdicts returned following trial. Submissions surrounding the considerations of the case of Henderson [2016].

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R v M (2024), Cardiff Magistrates’ Court: Privately instructed to represent an individual charged with s.4A harassment against his ex-partner. Successful defence with not guilty verdicts returned following trial.

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R v C (2024), Swansea Magistrates’ Court: Successful prosecution in a trial involving an individual charged with assault by beating on two children. Trial involved the children giving evidence at court.

 

Sentencing

R v H (2026), Newport Crown Court: Instructed to represent a vulnerable individual for multiple breaches of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order. This was the 5th breach of the order. Successfully argued for lower categorisation of the case and presented strong mitigation. Resulted in a sentence of 20 weeks’ custody, concurrent on all counts.

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R v S (2025), Portsmouth Crown Court: Instructed to represent an individual for attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity and attempt sexual communication with a child. Successfully argued for a lower categorisation of the case and secured a suspended sentence of 8 months, suspended for 2 years.

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R v J (2025), Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court: Privately instructed to represent an individual charged with criminal damage and breaching a suspended sentence order. Secured a community order and a financial penalty to mark the breach.

 

Appeals

Appeal of J (2025), Merthyr Crown Court: Successfully represented a vulnerable youth charged with an offence under s.181 Online Safety Act 2023. Appeal against conviction allowed.

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Appeal of A (2025), Cardiff Crown Court: Successfully represented an individual charged with an offence of exposure. Appeal against conviction allowed.

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Appeal of N (2024), Cardiff Crown Court: Successfully resisted an appeal of a man convicted of assault by beating on his then partner. Appeal dismissed.

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Appeal of E (2024), Cardiff Crown Court: Successfully resisted an appeal of a man convicted of driving offences. Appellant put forward ‘freeman of the land’ type submissions. Appeal dismissed.

 

Regulatory

Natural Resources Wales v D (Ongoing), Cardiff Crown Court: Currently being led by Christopher Rees KC in the prosecution of a defendant accused of depositing waste unlawfully and permitting the operation of an unlicensed waste operation.

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Rhondda Cynon Taff CBC v W (2026), Cardiff Crown Court: Instructed to prosecute an individual charged with three offences of fraud arising out of his business as a self-employed builder. The fraud was valued at over £233,000 and a custodial sentence of 3 years and 4 months was imposed.

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DVSA v C (2025), Caernarfon TCO: Instructed by the DVSA to resist an appeal made in respect of the impounding of the applicant’s vehicle. Successfully resisted the appeal.

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Swansea CBC v Z (2025), Swansea Crown Court: Instructed to prosecute an individual charged with fraud, trademark offences and tobacco regulations breaches valued at over £100,000. A 22 month custodial sentence was imposed.

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Neath Port Talbot CBC v M (2024), Swansea Magistrates’ Court: Advised the council on the imposition of a Criminal Behaviour Order before applying for it successfully before the Magistrates.

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Companies House v I (2024), Cardiff Magistrates’ Court: Privately instructed to represent an individual for failing to return their accounts on two occasions. Successfully negotiated with the prosecution prior to trial resulting in the prosecution offering no evidence.

 

Professional Discipline

Nursing & Midwifery Council v G (2025): Successfully represented the NMC in a 6-day fitness to practice hearing concerning a registrant who had breached her regulatory duties in respect of two aesthetics salons she owned in Scotland.  A striking-off order was imposed.

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Nursing & Midwifery Council v F (2025): Successfully represented the NMC in a 5-day fitness to practice hearing concerning a registrant who had been subject to a referral for misconduct following an allegation of attempting to cover up a resident’s serious injuries.  A suspension order was imposed.

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Nursing & Midwifery Council v U (2024): Successfully represented the NMC in a 15-day fitness to practice hearing concerning a registrant who had been subject to multiple referrals across the United Kingdom for misconduct.  A striking-off order was imposed.

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Nursing & Midwifery Council v F (2024): Successfully represented the NMC in an 8-day fitness to practice hearing concerning a registrant who had been subject to a referral for sexual misconduct in the workplace.  A suspension order was imposed.

 

Other Experience

SWP v S (2025), Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates’ Court: Instructed by South Wales Police in a contested hearing regarding a dog destruction order. The case involved calling expert evidence. Application was successful.