The 36 Group

36 Family

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.

Called 2005, Inner Temple. Qualified and practiced in the Midlands and joined 36 Family 2014.

Chair of the Leicester and Leicestershire Family Law Training Association responsible for CPD training events including annual conference with 150 attendees and high-profile speakers.

FLBA; Midland Circuit.

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

Running, cycling, cooking, bodyboarding and spending time with family and friends.