Ben Cressey

Director
Non-practising

Before ADAM BENEDICT, Benedict was a Senior Practice Manager at award-winning chambers, with a wealth of experience in the highest courts across domestic and international jurisdictions and a Diploma in Practice Leadership and Management.

Having worked in multiple areas of law, Benedict has managed a client base ranging from high net-worth individuals and professional athletes to major companies and government organisations.

Ben values relationships within the Adam Benedict network, and has built a reputation of being a great facilitator and connecting people, allowing their relationships to thrive.

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What Can Ben Help You With?

Ben works closely with our clients to assist in solicitor selection, fee negotiation and providing ongoing support and assistance throughout the lifetime of a matter.  Ben also assists with other aspects of the business, including marketing initiatives, business development and people management.

“He is proactive, business-focussed with exceptional client care – in short, he is a delight to work with.”

Things you need to know about Ben

Ben is a keen follower of all things boxing, and a part-time golfer. Ben values his family life and enjoys going to the gym.

  • “I have worked with Ben for more than a decade, and our working relationship has remained consistently strong. Ben excels at listening, engaging, and quickly understanding any situation that arises. His extensive knowledge of the legal profession, combined with his ability to view matters from a lay client’s perspective, enables him to approach issues diplomatically and find effective solutions. Ben’s professionalism and problem-solving skills have been invaluable throughout our collaboration.”

  • “Ben Cressey is a great facilitator. He is calm, measured, and on top of things, and he sees the wood for the trees. Very easy to work with, and a welcome shock absorber.”

  • “He is proactive, business-focussed with exceptional client care – in short, he is a delight to work with."

  • “Ben fully understood that it is clients interests that come first, and in a service industry it is necessary to identify what clients need and provide it for them.”

  • Ben has a Level 5 Diploma in Practice Leadership and Management through his work in various barristers chambers and which complements his role at Adam Benedict.

    Ben has worked for over two decades in the heart of legal London, including in award-winning and established chambers, notably 2 Bedford Row.  He has positive and extensive connections with barristers and clerks alike, and is a vital to Adam Benedict’s working relationships with chambers and other professionals.

  • Through Ben’s hard work and dedication to clients, he has helped Adam Benedict achieve status in The Legal 500 rankings and The Time Best Law Firms 2025 and The Times Top 20 Construction Firms 2025.

  • Ben has been involved in many high-profile cases, providing client support and administrative and organisational support to barristers and solicitors alike.  Many of these cases have achieved national coverage.