John Benson KC

King's Counsel

Joint Head of Chambers

Areas of Practice:

Year of call

1978

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Professional bio

John Benson KC is a highly experienced multi-disciplinary silk who brings his expertise to personal injury and clinical negligence, health and safety and regulatory work. John is very highly regarded in civil litigation and also in criminal work in which he has appeared for the defence and prosecution in many high-profile criminal cases in recent years. He is consistently recognised in the Legal 500 as a Leading Silk: 'John is absolutely excellent all round. His papers are dealt with quickly and the quality of his pleadings and advice is first rate, he is a very good advocate. He is always available to discuss issues and he is excellent with clients and experts. 'John is a Recorder sitting in both the criminal and civil jurisdictions. John is a regular contributor at legal conferences. In his spare time he enjoys gardening, walking and watching LFC.

Education and qualifications

LL.B Hons

Memberships

John is also a member of 1MCB Chambers in London.

Further Information

Notable Recent Cases:

Crime:

R v Byrne and Stephens Oxford (murder) Crown Court 2024R v Cheng (murder) Liverpool Crown Court 2024 EWCA Crim 1400
R v Mitchell (Rape/Abduction) Croydon Crown Court 2024 EWCA Crim 961
R v Silcox Cardiff (murder) Cardiff Crown Court 2024 EWCA Crim 483
R v Richardson & Ors (murder). Central Criminal Court 2023
R v Milne and Barnard (murder x2/Attempted murder) Brighton Crown Court. 2022 EWCA Crim 753
R v Kwateng & Ors (gang murder) Central Criminal Court 2022
R v Iyamu (modern slavery) Birmingham Crown Court. 2018 EWCA Crim 483

Civil:

B v M and Wand Stockport NHS Foundation Trust 2024 (Charcot foot amputation)
O (Deceased) v Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospital NHS Trust Birmingham High Court 2023 (asbestosis/lung cancer). Liability issue.
N v P Birmingham High Court 2025 Catastrophic TBI. Multi-million pound settlement.
F v Aintree Hospitals NHS Trust 2000. Surgical negligence. Substantial damages settlement.
C v L Amputation of leg. 2024 multi-million pound settlement.

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