Ben Hersom joined Birketts in June 2023 and is an Associate in the Commercial Real Estate Team in Chelmsford.
Ben specialises in general commercial real estate matters, acting on behalf of a variety of corporate entities, private individuals and local authorities on a broad range of commercial property-related transactions, employing his technical skill, keen eye for detail and personable nature to further the best interests of his clients and help them achieve their objectives.
Recent work highlights
Acting on behalf of a local authority in respect of their purchase of land for ecological purposes.
Acting on behalf of a local company in respect of their lease of a local car dealership in connection with their purchase of business assets, subject to an option to purchase and a right of pre-emption.
Acting on behalf of a local funeral home in respect of their leases of new premises due to expansion.
Experience & education
2023 Associate, Birketts LLP
2023 Property Counsel, National Car Parks
2016 – 2023 Solicitor at well-established regional law firms, Essex
2016 qualified as a Solicitor
2016 received a Distinction in his Legal Practice Course
2013 received a Commendation in his Graduate Diploma in Law
2009 graduated at the University of Southampton with First Class BA Hons