Work Department

36 Family

Position

Ben Mansfield is a specialist children law barrister, dealing with complex private and public law cases. His busy case practice involves international cases, internal relocation, complex private law, serious allegations of emotional and physical harm including fatality and sexual abuse, complex expert evidence and novel points of law. Ben is regularly involved in high profile reported cases, most recently Re: C (‘Parental Alienation’; Instruction of Expert) 2023 EWHC 345 (Fam)).

Ben is equally adept at representing high net worth clients and the most vulnerable. Instructing solicitors confirm that he is very highly regarded as a persuasive and cogent advocate, and his written advocacy is also exceptional. He is known for his clear focus on case strategy and mastery of the detail of the case and ability to instil confidence in the client.

Education

London School of Economics (International Relations and History 2:1); Nottingham Law School (Graduate Diploma in Law and Bar Vocational Course 2004-2005).

Mentions

London Bar

Family: children and domestic abuse

LEADING JUNIORS6

Ben Mansfield – The 36 Group 'Ben is approachable, full of energy and genuinely interested in his cases. He becomes fully absorbed and gives each case his heart and soul. He is creative, thinks out of the box and usually steps ahead.'