Ben Kaplinsky

Ben Kaplinsky has trained and practised as both a commercial, technology and procurement lawyer and as a criminal solicitor, higher courts advocate and barrister.

Ben works within the Stephen Rimmer Crime team, supporting clients of the firm at every stage, from the police station and first arrest through to trial and appeal at the Court of Appeal.

He believes that successful legal defence begins with listening, and he takes time to carefully understand each client's position, the pressures they face, their concerns and their objectives.

For Ben, the insights that come from listening carefully form the foundation of a well-judged defence strategy.

He takes great satisfaction from helping clients successfully navigate the legal challenges they face, often at the most difficult moments of their lives.

Areas of practice

Commercial law, technology and procurement.

Crime, with a particular focus on Crown Court advocacy.

Experience and background

He is qualified as both a solicitor and a barrister, and is a member of Lincoln's Inn.

He holds the Law Society's Criminal Litigation Accreditation at both Stage 1 and Stage 2, and is an accredited duty solicitor.

He has represented clients from the point of arrest all the way to the Court of Appeal, developing a thorough command of criminal litigation at every level.

Outside the office

Ben is a former General Counsel of the Ouse and Adur Rivers Trust and has a deep appreciation of the wonders of the Sussex Countryside.  Away from work, his enthusiasms include team sports, comedy, history and emerging technologies.