Ben is a Partner and Solicitor-Advocate, in the dispute resolution team, which enables him to represent clients in civil court hearings throughout England and Wales. His practice has a particular focus on commercial and corporate disputes, both domestic and overseas.

A significant amount of Ben’s practice relates to the healthcare sector, where he provides GPs and other primary care providers with legal advice and support.

Ben works closely with his clients to assess and resolve their disputes, whether through court proceedings, arbitration, mediation or negotiated settlement, and has considerable experience in handling:

  • commercial litigation and contractual disputes

  • partnership, LLP and shareholders’ disputes

  • professional negligence claims

  • corporate insolvency matters

 

Contact details
Tel: +44 (0)20 7842 8000
DDI: +44 (0)20 7842 8069
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Qualified as a Solicitor Advocate in 2015

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Arbitration: Meet the team
Arbitration: Meet the team

Arbitration is a long-established method of international dispute resolution.

Laytons’ Arbitration Team has an enviable reputation, and we are delighted to present our Arbitration Team in the attached brochure.

Ben Thorogood appointed Partner
Ben Thorogood appointed Partner

We are delighted to announce that with effect from 1 August 2022, Ben Thorogood has been appointed Partner.

Dispute resolution: to mediate or not…
Dispute resolution: to mediate or not…

Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party (the mediator) is appointed by the parties to a dispute to assist them to explore possible ways of reaching a negotiated resolution. Mediators tend to be appointed to facilitate negotiations, rather than to evaluate the relative strengths or weaknesses of the parties’ respective positions.

Simrun Garcha and Ben Thorogood appointed Associate Partners
Simrun Garcha and Ben Thorogood appointed Associate Partners

We are delighted to announce that with effect from 1 December 2019. Simrun Garcha and Ben Thorogood have been appointed Associate Partners.

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Successful International Arbitration Secured

The Disputes Team at Laytons is pleased to announce the successful outcome to an arbitration for a European client against a major steel producer.


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