Ben Lees
Partner
Injury | Amputation | Birth Injury | Medical negligence | Spinal Injury
About Ben
Ben leads the Clinical Negligence Team in London. Although he works in the London office, Ben represents clients across the country.
Ben specialises in claims of maximum severity and complexity and has a particular expertise in cases involving spinal, brain and amputation injuries. Ben sits on the Limbless Association’s National Legal Panel and is an advocate for change for those affected by limb loss and limb difference.
Ben’s cases often involve life changing injuries, and he is committed to building a network of specialists around his clients to ensure the best possible outcome for them – during the lifetime of the claim and beyond.
Memberships
- Action against Medical Accidents (AVMA)
- Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL)
- Acquired Brain Injury Forum for London (ABIL)
- Multidisciplinary Association for Spinal Cord Injury Professionals (MASCIP)
What the experts say
“Ben Lees of RWK Goodman is adept at handling serious injury claims, including cauda equina cases, and also acts on matters involving misdiagnosis.”
Chambers and Partners 2026
“He excels at building a supportive relationship with his clients, in often upsetting and distressing circumstances. Ben is always determined to get the best result for them.”
Chambers and Partners 2026
“He is extremely good in the field of clinical negligence and works so hard for his clients. I would not hesitate in recommending him.”
Chambers and Partners 2026
“He is extremely professional, thorough and able to extract the pertinent points from complex cases.”
Chambers and Partners 2026
“This is one of the strongest up and coming clinical negligence teams in London. Their depth of knowledge is excellent and experienced individuals come from the main office in Bath. They are very competent in handling cases of the highest complexity.”
Legal 500 2026
“I have worked a number of times with Ben Lees who is an exceptional and diligent solicitor.”
Legal 500 2026
“Ben did an amazing job with my case. He was very professional and knew what he was doing. I can’t recommend him enough.”
Chambers and Partners 2025
“He is very focused on obtaining a good outcome for his clients and leaves no stone unturned.”
Chambers and Partners 2025
“Ben Lees was instrumental in providing an exemplary service from RWK. His communications actually made me feel that he was personally invested with my case. I sincerely believe the success of my case was largely due to his persistence even when it seemed as though a favourable outcome was unlikely.”
Legal 500 2025
“I find Ben Lees in particular to be a highly organised, professional individual who is a pleasure to work with.”
Legal 500 2025
Ben Lees is “a fierce litigator who gets results”
Legal 500 (2024)
“Very experienced in medical negligence cases with a dedicated department.”
Legal 500 (2024)
“Ben Lees and Divya Anand are both approachable, knowledgeable and thorough.”
Legal 500 (2024)
“Ben shows incredible empathy to the client and wins their trust early on. He is tenacious in pursuing a case and goes the extra mile for his clients.”
(Chambers & Partners 2024)
“Always very professional and responsive, with an excellent level of knowledge and understanding of the cases we have worked on.”
(Chambers & Partners 2024)
“Ben Lees of RWK Goodman is the lead solicitor in the firm’s clinical negligence team. He is adept at handling serious injury claims including cauda equina claims and also acts on cases involving misdiagnosis”
Chambers & Partners (2023)
“He is tenacious in pursuing a case, and is superb at analysing and distilling the issues.”
Chambers & Partners (2023)
“I could not ask for someone more kind and compassionate towards his clients.”
Chambers & Partners (2023)
“Ben Lees goes out of his way to make even the most complicated legal advice easy to understand.”
Chambers & Partners (2023)
"I have nothing but praise for Ben Lees of [Royds] Withy King in regards to the way my claim for dental negligence was handled by him. He was extremely knowledgeable and really patient when explaining the complexities and implications of my case and was never too busy or self important to take my calls!! I was delighted to secure a settlement in excess of what was expected by myself and Counsel's expectations. I would highly recommend him to anybody needing medical law advice."
"I am very pleased with the whole way my case was dealt with from start to finish and am delighted with the end result and settlement. I would definitely recommend others in the same position to contact [Royds] Withy King, and would recommend Ben Lees wholeheartedly."
"I was fortunate in selecting [Royds] Withy King who appointed Ben Lees to look after my case. From the start, Ben was efficient, friendly, supportive and responsive in helping me shape my claim. Ben soon earned my trust and has led me to a successful outcome."
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