Ben Hillman Consultant, Real Estate Litigation

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    Expertise

    Ben Hillman is a consultant to the Real Estate Litigation team at Memery Crystal. Ben has nearly 20 years’ experience in real estate and commercial litigation. He advises leading international and UK companies, retailers, insurers, corporate occupiers, developers and investors. His practice focuses on complex disputes, such as breaches of contract, confidence, property fraud, business lease renewals, possession claims, and real estate disputes with an insolvency aspect.

    Ben has appeared in the courts at all levels and has significant experience in High Court and Court of Appeal matters including with claims for injunctive relief. He is has an excellent track record of successful outcomes in alternative dispute resolution forums. He is an accredited mediator and has higher rights of audience.

    Accolades

    • Thomson Reuters Stand-Out Lawyer 2023
    • Property Litigation Association, Middle Temple

    "Approachable, knowledgeable and patient - a wonderful combination for any client taking advice and guidance."

    Legal 500, 2025

    In detail

    Recent experience

    • Acting for an international restaurant franchisee on lease renewal strategy in the context of a high value corporate transaction
    • Acting for a high street retailer’s business lease renewals and terminations on its UK property portfolio
    • Acting for a UK government ministry on a £11m+ dilapidations claim
    • Acting for a former head of state in defence to a satellite claim to a high profile and long-running High Court case
    • Acting for an international property investor on insolvency issues arising at a landmark London building
    • Acting for a leading UK healthcare business in a JV development dispute

    Career history

    • 2018 – present: Consultant, Memery Crystal
    • 2014 – 2018: Senior Associate, lead property litigation, Kingsley Napley
    • 2007 – 2014: employed barrister, solicitor, Woodroffes
    • 2005 – 2007: employed barrister, FMN
    • 2004-5: Bar Vocational Course, BPP Law School
    • 2000 – 2003: Kingston University, LLB (Hons) Law
    • 1997 – 2000: University of Kent, BA (Hons) English and History